Album Reviews
Penelope Isles “3”
Lush airy floatiness abounds as the siblings from the hippest city in the UK make it a hat trick. There is a floaty, gentle quality to this album. The vocals appear to understate yet fully capture […]
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Cody Landress-Gibson “Music To Get By On”
From punk to pedal steel, the Chattanooga storyteller lays bare the challenges of a tough year. This is a short, impactful record. Cody Landress-Gibson cuts to the chase and burrows into our hearts. His gut-twisting lyrics […]
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Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River
As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]
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Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”
An entertaining homage to americana music reminds us of the breathtaking scope of the genre. Self-described as an homage to americana music, Dusty Wright’s latest album offers a smorgasbord of nods to the genre. It would […]
Album Reviews
Waylon Payne “Wayward”
A fantastic-sounding third album from the ‘outlaw prince’ treats us to some great songs and a sublime band. One of the first things that strikes you about this record is just how good it sounds. Many […]