Album Reviews
Paul J Bolger “Hard Truth”
Irish artist of many talents with an uneven album of country infused pop/rock Paul J Bolger is clearly a very talented man. His credits as an animator include work on Shaun the Sheep and Wallace and […]
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The Blue Dogs “Big Dreamers”
A comeback chance seized with both hands, this is fine country-rock that should win The Blue Dogs a new audience. South Carolina band The Blue Dogs have not produced any studio material since 2004, although several […]
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Diane Patterson “Satchel of Songs”
A compelling, accomplished addition to uncompromising musical activism. It’s fair to say that some albums or bands which proudly wear a beating heart of activism on their sleeves like Diane Patterson’s ‘Satchel of Songs‘ sometimes risk […]
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Linda Lay “Linda Lay”
High class traditional bluegrass with some interesting choices of cover versions. Linda Lay grew up just outside Bristol, Tennessee. This has long been an area steeped in Bluegrass and Folk music, and Lay hasn’t strayed far […]
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Steve Earle & the Dukes “Jerry Jeff”
A tribute that keeps the songs respectfully close to their original versions, but the added twist of Earle’s rambling outlaw country keeps things fresh. Steve Earle is all about paying tribute to his heroes. In 2009 […]