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Steve LeftridgeAbout Steve LeftridgeSteve Leftridge is a writer, teacher, and musician in St. Louis. Reviews
Catie Curtis: Hello, StrangerVeteran folk-rock songstress brings in a team of bluegrass heavyweights for a smooth-sounding, hit-and-miss hodgepodge of covers and a handful of her own old originals. [19 November 2009] 
Phonograph: OKNOIndie Brooklynites stretch to make their own Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. The songs can't quite compete, but the record proves that the Wilco Effect continues to produce a vibrant American scene. [16 November 2009] 
Boys Named Sue: Greatest Hits Volume SueFour Dallas yahoos who call themselves Boys Named Sue play roadhouse crowd-pleasers in beer-soaked classic-country mode. [6 November 2009] 
David Mead: Almost and AlwaysGentle-rock softy crafts a pop-standards beauty for the Paul Anka lover in your home. [3 November 2009] 
Kris Kristofferson: Closer to the BoneDon't look so sad. Kris Kristofferson keeps on turning out warm and tender songs, like the shadows on the wall. [2 November 2009] 
Carly Simon: Never Been GoneCarly Simon deserves a strong comeback, but this oddball project of re-recorded hits and misses isn't it. [26 October 2009] 
The Waylons: Out of LoveRootsy Brooklyn indie rockers get slanted and enchanted in dusty hallways and train depots. [21 October 2009] 
Lyle Lovett: Natural ForcesOne of country's great natural forces takes a step backward by forgetting that the great Lyle Lovett albums were full of Lyle Lovett songs. Farm Aid: 4 October 2009 - St. Louis, MOAmerica's longest-running annual charity concert keeps rolling along, assisting family farms and bringing plenty of musical highlights. [16 October 2009] 
Brandi Carlile: Give Up the GhostCarlile gets help from Rick Rubin and adds a winning sequel to The Story. [15 October 2009] 
Brad Colerick: When I’m GoneFormer jingle writer cranks out another album on his own label, but it's a hard sell. [14 October 2009] 
The Avett Brothers: I and Love and YouThey might remain too folk-fringe-y to be pop's Next Big Thing, but the Avetts' latest fully delivers on this band's considerable potential. [29 September 2009] 
The Black Crowes: Before the Frost…Until the FreezeThe Crowes go to Helm's Deep to get live, get real, and get back. [18 September 2009] 
The Maldives: Listen to the ThunderSeattle beard jockeys wear their hearts and musical inspirations on their sleeves. [16 September 2009] 
Boulder Acoustic Society: PunchlineColorado quartet gets goofy on a hit-and-miss onslaught of ethno-eclecticism. 
The Takers: Taker EasyThe Takers know their outlaw-country history, and Taker Easy is a wicked guitar album. [10 September 2009] 
Grant Langston: Stand Up ManThrowback wiseass sings through his nose on catchy country tunes that are perfect to spill your beer to. [8 September 2009] 
Greg Koons and the Misbegotten: Welcome to the Nowhere MotelYou can checkout anytime you like, but you'll never get these tunes out of your head. [3 September 2009] Def Leppard + Poison + Cheap Trick: 20 July 2009 - St. LouisFor those about to rock… we salute you. [14 August 2009] |
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