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artwork for Josh Ritter album "Hello Starling"

Classic Americana Albums: Josh Ritter “Hello Starling”

November 10, 2021 Andrew Frolish 2

Josh Ritter’s early career was boosted by supporting The Frames on a tour in Ireland where he slowly built a reputation through word-of-mouth. As Ritter began to amass a following through these shows, former guitarist from […]

Classic Americana Albums: The Flying Burrito Brothers “The Gilded Palace of Sin”

November 3, 2021 Rich Orpin 4

It’s been a couple of months since Jim Finnie’s wonderful article on ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’, in which he acknowledges a debt to Martin Johnson’s excellent piece on ‘Ballad of Easy Rider’. What better excuse than […]

Classic Americana Albums: The Long Ryders “Native Sons”

October 27, 2021 Clint West 2

Following its October 1984 US release on Frontier Records, ‘Native Sons’ hit the UK in March 1985 when it was picked up and released by Demon Records’ Zippo label. Despite some success on the US college […]

artwork for Lucinda Williams album "Essence"

Classic Americana Albums: Lucinda Williams “Essence”

October 20, 2021 David Jarman 1

‘Essence’ was Lucinda Williams’ 2001 follow-up to ‘Car Wheels on a Gravel Road’, and if ever there was a hard act to follow, this was it! Its gentler tone made for an immediate contrast, but its […]

Classic Americana Albums: Iron & Wine “Our Endless Numbered Days”

October 13, 2021 Diccon Johnston 0

Sam Beam’s first album ‘The Creek Drank The Cradle’ was home recorded on a 4-track and was distributed on cassette to friends. It garnered recognition in the indie folk scene and resulted in a contract with […]