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Birds of Play “Bird Songs of the American West”

August 9, 2023 Tim Martin 0

The traditional string band updated for the 21st century, with contemplative words over a magical blend of instruments. Birds of Play call themselves “an Americana Roots quartet based in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado”. […]

The Burrito Brothers “Together”

August 9, 2023 Martin Johnson 4

We may not be in the Gilded Palace of Sin but it is country rock with a ‘70s vibe. This is potentially a difficult album to review objectively because of the simple fact that ‘Together’ is […]

Sean Taylor “Short Stories”

August 8, 2023 Andrew Raw 0

Blues-influenced americana with poetic lyrics. London singer-songwriter Sean Taylor has plied his trade for the last two decades, spending a lot of this time on the road. He has supported acts such as Robert Cray, John […]

Jill Andrews “Modern Age”

August 8, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

A good album that lacks immediate impact. Jill Andrews isn’t that well known in the UK but her profile has been steadily growing, particularly back in her native U.S.A. She was a founding member of folk/alt-country […]

Broken Radio “Dirty Country”

August 7, 2023 Alan Fitter 0

An excellent album of gothic country haunted by some ghostly heroes from the past. It’s a little-known fact that Johnny Cash bought his first guitar in Landsburg, a small town in southern Bavaria whilst he was […]