Packaging Ship Off Stellar Debut
Another highpoint on the album is, “Never As It Was,” a beautiful thing with hooks to last a lifetime. Cohesive and solid, the band provides a lush escape from your daily grind, feeling like a momentary crush.
Sloan Brothers Master the Power of Love & Pop
Sloan can definitely satisfy that sweet tooth, so when you finally run out of Halloween candy, look no further than this record. Come on, buy ‘Middle-Aged Love’ and taste the rainbow.
False Corners Complete Trifecta
Shaw has written another slew of sweet tunes featuring vocals by Rock Eupora, the moniker of Nashville’s Clayton Waller as the sole singer on all four tracks.
Tommy Talton Levels Up on Final Work
Opening track “Time Will Take Us” unfurls with a rarefied guitar, as if Tommy was speaking to us from the great beyond. A Talton original, this track was featured on the Cowboy interlude on the 1974 Gregg Allman Tour.
Ware Graces Fans with New EP
Those twangy guitars perfectly complement Ware’s twangy voice. Imagine Dolly Parton meets Lucinda Williams, with a pinch of Liz Phair tossed in for good measure.
Wednesday Bleeds For Us All
New Release: Bleeds by Wednesday (Dead Oceans) The highly anticipated sixth studio album by Asheville, North Carolina, alt-rock band Wednesday has arrived, and it’s spectacular. The band’s sound is often described as a blend of alt-country and Shoegaze. If you’re unsure what such strange bedfellows might sound like, […]
Cowboy Mouth Cover Their Azz
R.E.M.’s “Perfect Circle” from their debut LP Murmur in 1983 is adapted shiningly, with special care in reproducing the original piano parts, but heavier on the rhythm section. From an R.E.M. fan, it’s a worthy effort.
KMD Serves Up ‘Infinity Sandwich’
“Club Shadow” serves as the perfect remedy for those suffering from low energy or a weak heartbeat. This coal burner is designed to get fans on their feet, with DuBois encouraging, “You belong.” It’s a lively rocker.
Liam Finn Unleashes His Inner Animal
Finn skillfully navigates the feelings of love and loss. The album title may reflect a sense of projection, as his universe (and personal modus operandi) thrives on hyperactivity.
Mudcat Gets Redemptive on Latest Album
On the title track “Road to Redemption,” Mudcat is clearly sharing personal life lessons when he sings, “My tribulations you may not see / I’ve been through hell I’ll be redeemed,” all the while mixing in flashes of that Bo Diddley beat.
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