Monday, November 28 2011
Steafán Hanvey: Steafán Hanvey and The Honeymoon Junkies
Irish singer-songwriter's addictive album finally available in the States.
Tuesday, November 22 2011
Francis Plagne: Tenth Volume of Maps
Australian Francis Plagne makes most straightforward release to date.
Thursday, November 10 2011
Ólöf Arnalds: Ólöf Sings EP
The Icelandic singer-songwriter serves up a fine quintet of English-language songs; highlights include covers of Springsteen, Dylan, and Johnny Cash.
Friday, November 4 2011
Tim Buckley: Tim Buckley (Deluxe Edition)
Buckley certainly deserves the royal treatment accorded here; this new edition of his debut 1966 album only provides more aural evidence of its greatness.
Thursday, November 3 2011
Sloan Wainwright: Upside Down & Under My Heart
How many of these Wainwrights are there, anyway?
Jonathan Wilson: Gentle Spirit
While Wilson's inspiration may come from the past, he's hardly looking backwards on his debut.
Friday, October 21 2011
James Blake: Enough Thunder EP
Given the success of his self-titled debut, it is tempting to expect too much from this release. But Enough Thunder is an encouraging sign that James Blake is open to furthering his artistic vision.
Thursday, October 20 2011
Shelby Lynne: Revelation Road
Shelby Lynne’s roots are located in the same white Southern Christian gospel as redneck rock.
