Friday, September 30 2011
The Dirt Daubers: Wake Up, Sinners
The bluegrass outfit, led by Legendary Shack Shakers frontman (and Kentucky colonel) J.D. Wilkes, offers up an express train of an album.
Monday, September 19 2011
The Dustbowl Revival: Holy Ghost Station EP
Holy Ghost Station is exceptional considering the wide range of musical territory that is covered.
Thursday, July 10 2008
Various Artists: Living is Hard
Living is Hard is a compilation that deserved to be made, not only because the music is beautiful and worth hearing, but because it offers us a glance into the idea of continuity, of the flow of time.
Friday, May 23 2008
Cocoa Tea: Reggae Anthology: The Sweet Sound of Cocoa Tea
Two-disc retrospective of one of the most enduring and influential artists in reggae over the last 30 years.
Wednesday, July 18 2007
Putumayo: Women of the World
Despite the different springs feeding into these women's inspirational homes, the album is successful at uniting these unique, accomplished musicians.
Wednesday, October 4 2006
Sean Jones: Roots
Superlative jazz trumpeter, sometimes with splendid saxophonist, but much of the time so very sanctified.

































