Album Reviews
Misner and Smith “All Is Song”
This album is a gem. Finely cut and polished, it has multiple facets and an inner sparkle. Like most gemstones, it has a flaw or two. ‘All Is Song’ is the sixth album of the Northern […]
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Album Reviews
A.H. Pettus “How The West Was Once”
A basement recording tracks an artist’s emotional journey. ‘How the West Once Was’ is a recent release by A.H. Pettus. His previous offering, The ‘Black and White Album‘, was written under his pseudonym, which was also […]
Album Reviews
Taylor McCall “Mellow War”
‘Mellow War’ is an album by young artist inspired by the veterans of a previous generation, and establishes Taylor McCall as a rising Americana star. Taylor McCall is in good company. The Vietnam War has inspired […]
Album Reviews
Jenner Fox and Jeremy Elliott “The Moon That Moves The Sea”
Duo’s debut captures a river’s rhythm to tell stories of innocence and wonder. ‘The Moon That Moves The Sea’, the first release of Jenner Fox and Jeremy Elliot, is an acoustic album that runs like a […]
Album Reviews
Pawn Shop Saints “45 American Lies”
Pawn Shop Saints release is like a 30-day Amtrak pass, a great American tour. The new release from New England’s Pawn Shop Saints, a digital-only collection called ‘45 American Lies’ is an ambitious venture. The Saints […]