Album Reviews
Wilco “Cruel Country”
Wilco embrace country music in a glorious, gorgeous return to the very peak of both Tweedy’s songwriting and his band’s powers. For the first time since 2007s ‘Sky Blue Sky‘ Wilco have made an album as […]
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Rev Simpkins “Saltings”
Minister and folk poet creates songs of hope in a lonely wilderness. One of the most beautifully packaged albums I can remember, ‘Saltings’ is a songbook with illustrations by artist Tom Knight to reflect the lyrics […]
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Andrew Leahey and the Homestead “American Static Vol 2”
Second half of double album project from Leahey and his band with eclectic influences and fine vocals. Nashville based Andrew Leahey boasts a back story spanning more genres than most artists, and this shines through on […]
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49 Winchester “Fortune Favors the Bold”
Excellent fourth album from up-and-coming, award-winning country-soul band from central Appalachia, 49 Winchester. 49 Winchester are from the small mountain town of Castlewood in southwest Virginia’s Russell County, taking their name from the childhood home address […]
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Pete Gow “Leo”
Big, brassy and soulful songs from the ex-Case Hardin main man – horns, strings, organ and cinematic production bring these brilliant, booze-soaked, rock ‘n’ roll tales to life. Former Case Hardin frontman-turned-solo-artist Pete Gow’s third album, Leo, […]