Craig Finn’s Narrative Songwriting Doesn’t Achieve Liftoff
Craig Finn delivers his typically strong songs about broken promises and dead ends, but producer Adam Granduciel of the War on Drugs fails to elevate them.
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Small Tweaks Keep the Hold Steady Engaged on ‘The Price of Progress’
The Price of Progress has all the hallmarks of the Hold Steady but with just enough swerves to keep it interesting. It’s a worthy addition to their catalog.
Craig Finn’s Storytelling Takes Center Stage on ‘A Legacy of Rentals’
The Hold Steady’s Craig Finn made a particular effort to keep the music low-key on A Legacy of Rentals, while his storytelling abilities continue to shine.
“Birthdays” Is Craig Finn’s Latest Evocative Confessional
The Hold Steady’s Craig Finn tackles familial forgiveness with his new single “Birthdays” from his upcoming album, A Legacy of Rentals, out 20th May.
Craig Finn Continues His Fight on ‘I Need a New War’
The Hold Steady's Craig Finn stays in his comfort zone to finish his solo trilogy, but the writing remains sharp on I Need a New War.
Craig Finn: We All Want the Same Things
Craig Finn's new album continues to differentiate his solo material from the Hold Steady, but without Tad Kubler's guitar heroics as a buffer, his lyrics can be pretty harrowing.
The Hold Steady: Almost Killed Me / Separation Sunday (Deluxe Editions)
Craig Finn's spoken vocals are a barrier to entry, but the Hold Steady's first two albums literally contain the beginning of the story. These deluxe editions have enough strong extras to warrant a look.
American Songbook 2016 Brings Diverse Perspectives to Lincoln Center
American Songbook 2016 features the talents of Laura Jane Grace, Craig Finn, Vanessa Williams, Loudon Wainwright III and more in an intimate setting.
Various Artists: Bob Dylan in the ’80s: Volume One
If you're unfamiliar with Bob Dylan's work in the 1980s, this album is no place to start.
The Hold Steady: Teeth Dreams
While the Hold Steady's catalog has consisted of detailed character sketches and scenarios extolling the virtues of indulging the devil whispering in your ear, Teeth Dreams deals with the demons left in the wake.