Album Reviews
Charley Crockett “Music City USA”
Sixteen tracks of smooth retro country make this a must-listen for any fan of the vintage sound. ‘Music City USA’ is Charlie Crockett’s 10th album in just six years – and it’s a double one […]
Articles by Helen Jones
Classic Americana Albums
Classic Americana Albums: Aimee Mann “Magnolia (Music from the Motion Picture)”
In my humble opinion, ‘Magnolia’ has just about one of the best opening sequences of a film ever; the story in those first five minutes is instantly engaging, but it’s when you hear the opening […]
Album Reviews
Fayen “From Here on Out” EP
A shot of pure and elegantly executed Americana marks this Norwegian duo as ones to watch. In recent years, Norway has seen a boom in its entertainment exports with its television and film in high […]
AUK's Chain Gang
AUK’s Chain Gang: Hayes Carll “Jesus and Elvis”
Given our last Chain Gang entry (‘Johnny Come Lately’) was written and performed by Steve Earle, I was slightly hesitant to use Hayes Carll as a follow up due to the slightly, erm, contentious relationship […]
Album Reviews
Aaron Burdett “Dream Rich, Dirt Poor”
A down-home, rootsy bluegrass offering from an industry veteran that deserves to get his time in the spotlight. Although ‘Dream Rich, Dirt Poor’ is Aaron Burdett’s eighth studio album, you would be forgiven if his […]