Americana UK takes you through the classic albums of the genre
If it wasn’t for this album, Joe Henry would be a minor footnote in any history of Americana that I might write, perhaps more memorable for being Madonna’s brother-in-law. His early records were serviceable and he […]
In my humble opinion, ‘Magnolia’ has just about one of the best opening sequences of a film ever; the story in those first five minutes is instantly engaging, but it’s when you hear the opening bars […]
Valerie June’s unique vocals have the ability to encompass a broad range of emotions, in a similar way to a musician bringing different moods to his or her chosen instrument. There is a sense of worldliness […]
Following hot on the heel of the detailed work a few weeks ago by my esteemed colleague Martin Johnson with his excellent piece on ‘Ballad of Easy Rider’, it seemed like an ideal opportunity to follow […]
Cast in the shade by contemporaries like the Eagles, Poco shine brightly on this gem from 1976. Poco, formed in 1968 from the ashes of Buffalo Springfield, were pioneers of country rock, an early form of […]
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