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Americana Vinyl Treasures: Mike Nesmith “The Prison”- Pacific Arts, 1975

September 18, 2023 Paul Kerr 3

Back before box sets, there were some LPs which were released in a box. The first I know of was Donovan’s two disc release ‘From A Garden To Flower’ which came out in 1968 but my […]

The Song Remains: Mike Nesmith 1942 – 2021

December 13, 2021 Rick Bayles 3

Goodbye Papa Nez – the world is better because of what you achieved. Mike Nesmith has left us. Predictably, newspaper headlines all made reference to the fact that he was a founder member of The Monkees, […]

The Monkees “Listen To The Band” – thanks Mike!

December 13, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, Friday was certainly a downer. Written, arranged and produced by Mike Nesmith (1942-2021). We’re still listening….

VERSIONS: “Different Drum”

November 10, 2020 Paul Villers 2

Here’s another in our regular series of “VERSIONS” which is a look at tunes and how they are handled or interpreted by different artists. This time arch-versionista Rick Bayles has a look at ‘Different Drum’ in […]

What should I do, Americana UK?

August 13, 2020 Jonathan Aird 2

And today we have a problem not of the heart, not even an angst twisted issued drawn from the human condition. Our enquirer today, the near meteorologically named Mr Fogerty has a singular concern which is […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
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Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
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Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
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Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
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Something for the weekend: Clem Snide “Where Have You Gone”

June 19, 2026 1

Well that’s it from us for this week and we can’t let today pass without acknowledging the massive sense of relief after last night. Maybe the Reform guy is a better plumber than politician, although you […]

American Aquarium “New Ways To Lose”

June 19, 2026 2

Twenty albums in and yet another hugely impressive release from American Aquarium. A look back through the Americana UK archives will find plenty of references to American Aquarium, including a very rare 10 out of 10 […]

Shearwater

Shearwater return with “The New World” next month

June 19, 2026 0

Shearwater’s new album The New World will be released on 31st July 2026 via the band’s own Polyborus label in partnership with Secretly Distribution. In the past quarter-century, Shearwater slyly became a distinctive, consistent and adventurous […]

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