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Jake Xerxes Fussell “When I’m Called”

August 19, 2024 Chas Lacey 0

Archival folk songs reinterpreted and arranged for a contemporary audience. “When I’m Called” is a collection of songs and shanties played and sung in a modern style by an expert in the field of traditional music. […]

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American Aquarium “The Fear of Standing Still”

August 16, 2024 Adrian Dzialdowski 3

Visceral personal narrative and social comment in folk-rock setting. American Aquarium CDs sit next to those of the Drive by Truckers and Jason Isbell in this reviewer’s collection. Isbell and DBT stalwart Patterson Hood would doubtless […]

Brian Mackey “Good Morning Ireland”

August 16, 2024 Paul Russell 1

Beautiful, deeply emotional release, oozing warmth and vulnerability It’s almost impossible to try and imagine how it feels to cope with the loss of a child. Brian McKey lost his son Brian to a heroin overdose […]

artwork for Phil Alvin album "County Fair 2000"

Re-release Review: Phil Alvin “County Fair 2000”

August 15, 2024 Graeme Tait 0

The Blaster’s acclaimed frontman’s sophomore solo album re-released, including vinyl debut in gatefold LP package. “County Fair 2000”, had originally seen the light of day back in 1994, on the now defunct HighTone Records label some […]

The Jackson County Kills “Honky Tonk Beast”

August 15, 2024 Guy Lincoln 0

Plenty honky-tonk but a touch more beast please. The Jackson County Kills are a country band from Portland, Oregon. They are led by guitarist and songwriter Matty Charles and whilst “Honky Tonk Beast” may be their […]