Mick Flannery Knows ‘Goodtime Charlie’ Has Still Got the Blues
Mick Flannery uses his gravel-edged voice to full effect on his latest album, Goodtime Charlie. He cultivates the nuances of his limits.
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Lori McKenna Visits ‘1988’ to Find Life Can Be Good
Lori McKenna’s 1988 realizes life can be good. It’s another excellent record by one of the master Americana singer-songwriters of our time.
‘The Complete Dirty South’ Revisits Drive-By Truckers’ Best
Drive-By Truckers’ The Dirty South is an absolute gem, and The Complete Dirty South is an upgrade over the original version.
Lukas Nelson Makes Good Time Music on ‘Sticks and Stones’
Lukas Nelson’s Sticks and Stones is designed to help you reach your happiness goals. Party on! Others may call you a sinner. But simple words can’t hurt you.
All Hail Lucinda Williams, Americana Queen of Hearts
Like Neil Young, Kurt Cobain, Buddy Holly, and others before her, Lucinda Williams proclaims allegiance to ROCK on Stories From a Rock n Roll Heart.
Jason Isbell’s ‘Weathervanes’ Sports Superb Songwriting and Musical Surprises
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit turn in typically strong performances throughout Weathervanes, featuring Isbell’s finest vocal performances across a full album.
The Ferocious Beauty of Cowboy Junkies
In processing the final years and passing of this family band’s father, Cowboy Junkies return with a heart-wrenching exploration of grief (set to a beat).
Wednesday’s ‘Rat Saw God’ Is a Vivid Tapestry of Misery
On Wednesday’s spectacular Rat Saw God, the North Carolina quintet weave a vivid tapestry of misery led by Karly Hartzman’s ekphrastic storytelling.
Stephen Wilson Jr. Compiles His Singles on ‘bon aqua’
Stephen Wilson Jr. describes his music as “Death Cab for Country”, which is accurate as his sound is part rock and part Nashville country.
‘Stoned Cold Country’ Proves You Can’t Always Get What You Want
The latest country-leaning tribute album to the Rolling Stones, Stoned Cold Country, is as unexciting as it is unnecessary.
The Band of Heathens Find Joy in Life’s ‘Simple Things’
The Band of Heathens care about the simple things: finding pleasure in being home with family, making music, hanging out with friends, and appreciating life.
Jarrod Dickenson Does More Than Talk the ‘Big Talk’
Jarrod Dickenson points the way to a better world over a country rock soundtrack. His music suggests we can all boogie to wherever life takes us.