Expanded ‘Yankee Hotel’ Reconstructs Wilco’s Most Dramatic Creative Shift
Compared to earlier Wilco back-catalog reissues this beefed-up Yankee Hotel Foxtrot suffers somewhat from a case of “more isn’t always more”.
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The Black Keys Get Into a ‘Dropout Boogie’
Primarily fashioned in Southern rock and soul jams, the Black Keys’ Dropout Boogie will make you do what the name suggests: boogie.
Tigran Hamasyan Playfully Reinterprets American Jazz Standards on ‘StandArt’
If jazz is America’s only original art form, Tigran Hamasyan shows that these excavations are still as relevant today as they were when they first appeared.
Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder Reunite After 50 Years for ‘Get on Board’
More than 50 years since they last recorded together, Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder reunite for a tribute to blues heroes Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.
Molly Tuttle’s ‘Crooked Tree’ Is Guest-Laden But She’s the Star
Molly Tuttle brings in high-powered guests for Crooked Tree, a wide-ranging collection of excellent bluegrass and folk songs, but she’s the star of the show.
Hurray for the Riff Raff Discovers ‘Life on Earth’ Means More Than Just Other People
Hurray for the Riff Raff’s new songs explore different survival strategies one can take to endure and thrive during our short Life on Earth.
Punch Brothers Return with a Cover of a Covers Album
Punch Brothers interpret bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice’s 1983 brilliant album, Church Street Blues. It’s a fascinating project and a rewarding listen.
Brad Mehldau Pushes Forward on ‘Variations on a Melancholy Theme’
The truly great thing about Brad Mehldau’s Variations on a Melancholy Theme is that it rewards casual as well as careful listening.
kd lang Resurrects ’90s Club Culture on ‘Makeover’
On Makeover, kd lang revisits some of her most-loved tracks in their classic club remix form and sets the tone for a pride-filled summer.
Rhiannon Giddens Remains Timeless and Contemporary on ‘They’re Calling Me Home’
Rhiannon Giddens, joined by collaborator Francesco Turrisi, has put together a set of new and traditional songs exemplifying her rootedness in music history.
Lake Street Dive High 5: Rachael Price, Bridget Kearney Bring “Letter” to Life for New Album
Lead singer Rachael Price and bassist Bridget Kearney reflect on their deeply personal and emotional journey for “Nobody’s Stopping You Now” while helping Lake Street Dive continue to thrive with ‘Obviously’.
Mariza Pays Tribute to Portuguese Fado and Its Queen
Mariza breathes new life into a traditional genre, rattling the rafters, but also showing how technique, control, and artistry can demonstrate another kind of power and ability to enrapture a listener.
