Features
Friday, December 24 2010
The 70 Best Albums of 2010
PopMatters is on its annual publishing break until 3 January 2011, except for some film reviews and blogs. In the meantime, enjoy some of the year's best...
The year's best albums are highlighted by the emergence of a future superstar, two veteran and virtuoso rappers, and a Dream Team of indie bands releasing career peaks.
Thursday, December 16 2010
The Best Americana Music of 2010
2010 was a splendid year for Americana releases; then again, that’s something you can say about any year given the sprawling range of sub-genres under Americana's vast umbrella, a point reinforced again by this year’s Top Ten.
Thursday, December 13 2007
The Best Singer-Songwriter Albums of 2007
What unites these artists is an individual presence -- a voice -- that is powerful enough to carry an entire album without retreating to the cozy confines of a band.
Reviews
Wednesday, January 27 2010
Patty Griffin: Downtown Church
One of the great songwriters in the business lays down the pen to go to church and rides off with a classic. Oh, she writes a couple of these, too, and wait'll you hear them.
Wednesday, February 4 2009
Patty Griffin: Live from the Artists Den
On a cold winter New York City night in 2007, Patty Griffin performed songs from her new album.
Monday, February 26 2007
Patty Griffin: Children Running Through
In the end, you have the usual excellent Patty Griffin record, but not for the usual reasons.
News
Friday, June 11 2010
Patty Griffin goes to church with gospel album
Patty Griffin never wanted to do a gospel album. After all, the singer-songwriter is as known for the gritty reality and the personal details she…
Tuesday, February 27 2007
Voice of experience: Singer Patty Griffin's full-throated character studies fill her new CD
NEW YORK - Patty Griffin's back in front on her new CD. When Patty Griffin recorded her first album 13 years ago, her producer gave…
