Adrian Dzialdowski

Artwork for American Aquarium album "The Fear of Standing Still"

American Aquarium “The Fear of Standing Still”

August 16, 2024 Adrian Dzialdowski 3

Visceral personal narrative and social comment in folk-rock setting. American Aquarium CDs sit next to those of the Drive by Truckers and Jason Isbell in this reviewer’s collection. Isbell and DBT stalwart Patterson Hood would doubtless […]

Artwork for Steel Saddle album "Steel Saddle".

Steel Saddle “Steel Saddle”

July 30, 2024 Adrian Dzialdowski 0

Canadian country rock with a strong soulful twist. Steel Saddle is a six-piece Canadian band from Montreal. On their debut album, their relatively orthodox country rock instrumentation of guitars (electric, acoustic, pedal steel), organ/piano, bass and […]

Artwork for Dave Alvin Jimmie Dale Gilmour album "Texicali"

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore “Texicali”

June 28, 2024 Adrian Dzialdowski 0

Solid collaboration from two of Americana’s finest. Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Dave Alvin must have two of the most distinctive voices in Americana. Of course they also both have long and distinguished careers including many solo […]

Artwork for Aaron Thomas album "Human Patterns"

Aaron Thomas “Human Patterns”

June 4, 2024 Adrian Dzialdowski 0

A well-crafted and engaging exploration of love, life, and loss. Aaron Thomas is an Australian singer-songwriter who is a new name to this reviewer but has been around for some time, this being his fourth album. […]

Artwork for Wesley Dean album 'Music From Crazy Hearts'

Wesley Dean “Music From Crazy Hearts”

May 9, 2024 Adrian Dzialdowski 1

Pop, rock, gospel, and country blend together in uneasy Nashville stew. Wesley Dean is the artist formerly known as Wes Carr who won Australian Idol back in 2008. He released several albums under that name and […]