Album Reviews
Phil Gammage “Redeemed”
A collection of americana that spans decades. One of those words prone to overuse is “timeless” but there are occasions when it really does hit the spot. Such as when applied to describe the voice and […]
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The Steel Wheels “Sideways”
After honing their craft for almost twenty years, it has to be said that it is nigh on perfect. ‘Sideways‘ is the 13th album from Trent Wagler (vocals/guitar/banjo), Jay Lapp (guitar/mandolin/vocals), Eric Brubaker (fiddle/vocals), Kevin Garcia […]
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Desiree Cannon “Radio Heat”
Captivating country music from the California wilderness. More than most, the cover of the new album by Desiree Cannon ‘Radio Heat’, with its drawings of birds, fish and insects on a background of the stars, gives […]
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Nigel Wearne “The Reckoning”
Blue rhythms and after-dark declarations. On ‘The Reckoning‘, Nigel Wearne wears his influences proudly; part Nick Cave, Tom Waits, C.W. Stoneking. Each signifies; a card laid up on the green baize stage; death, the magician, and […]
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Casper McWade “Something for the Pain”
Feeling no pain at all. Recorded at Sonic Ranch in Tornilo, Texas, Casper McWade brings us “Something for the Pain” a ten song collection of outlaw country produced by his good friend Cody Jinks (Josh Thompson). […]