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Classic Americana Albums: Justin Townes Earle “Harlem River Blues”

February 17, 2021 Russell Murphy 0

The painfully tragic passing of Justin Townes Earle in August last year due to an accidental drugs overdose brought the sad realisation that that was it for any new material from the mercurial JTE. We would […]

Classic Americana Albums: Bruce Springsteen “Darkness on the Edge of Town”

February 3, 2021 Viv Fish 7

Much, to say the least has been written about Bruce Springsteen. His astonishing catalogue of perceptive songs, classic albums and epic shows. However, his songwriting’s influence on those captured by his utter brilliance reaches deep into […]

Classic Americana Albums: Songs: Ohia “Magnolia Electric Co.”

January 27, 2021 Diccon Johnston 1

‘Magnolia Electric Co.’ is the place to enter the world of Jason Molina. It draws together the essential elements of his music to the point that is most accessible, combining alt-country, low-fi and indie-rock seamlessly. In […]

Classic Americana Albums: Mary Gauthier “Rifles & Rosary Beads”

January 13, 2021 Lyndon Bolton 0

As this series would testify “classic” comes in many forms. Album or artist having been around for years would rank high on the list of qualifications. Mary Gauthier has certainly been around for a while with […]

Classic Americana Albums: Steve Forbert “Streets of This Town” (Geffen, 1988)

January 8, 2021 Richard Phillips 1

Forbert’s melancholy, introspective, lyrically intriguing songs are delivered with a passionate honesty that has won him many loyal fans over the years. BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris has described Forbert as having, “One of the most […]