Friday, November 4 2011
Deer Tick: Divine Providence
There's a lack of musical exploration here, but the Providence alt-country rockers embrace their love for booze and rebellion more than ever on this record.
Thursday, October 6 2011
High Flying: Pop Goes Country
1991 was a significant, even historic year, for country music, giving a strong indication of the direction it would take from then on to now.
Wednesday, September 14 2011
Blitzen Trapper: American Goldwing
Portland alt-countryish rockers Blitzen Trapper take to the road with an accomplished sixth album steeped in a bygone America.
Friday, August 5 2011
Drive-By Truckers: Ugly Buildings, Whores & Politicians: Greatest Hits 1998-2009
Despite their claim that Lynyrd Skynyrd is “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band”, the Drive-By Truckers are way more Neil than Ronnie.
Thursday, July 28 2011
Old 97s: Grand Theatre Volume 2
Venerable alt-country bingers double dip on fan-approved album series.
Thursday, March 24 2011
Dennis Crommett: In the Buffalo Surround
Crommett may have his fingers in many pies, but despite his generally prolific nature, he still brings tunefulness to the table with his latest solo album, making it worth checking out.
Monday, March 14 2011
Carey Ott: Human Heart
If you’re looking for an album that you’ll have to call in sick to work to fully digest, Human Heart clearly delivers.
Tuesday, March 1 2011
The Rural Alberta Advantage: Departing
When all is said and done, if Departing doesn’t make the Polaris Music Prize shortlist this year, I will quite handily eat my toque and take a New Year's Polar Bear plunge into the sub-zero temperature of the nearest river.
Tuesday, November 16 2010
Tired Pony: The Place We Ran From
Tired Pony couldn't have a picked a better name for itself. Just from their debut album, it sounds like they are ready to drop dead.
