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Sharleen Spiteri Takes the ‘Hi’ Road in Guiding Texas Back to Future
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Sharleen Spiteri Takes the ‘Hi’ Road in Guiding Texas Back to Future

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 / 26 May 2021

While taking more chances with a new album and relishing a career of bright, shining moments, fiery frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri still wonders why her Scottish band named Texas didn’t get more love from America.

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‘Friday Night Lights’ Still Burns Bright
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‘Friday Night Lights’ Still Burns Bright

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 / 21 November 2017

Despite the uninspired packaging in this complete series set, Friday Night Lights remains an outstanding TV show; one of the best in the current golden age of television.

Jason Eady: Jason Eady
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Jason Eady: Jason Eady

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 / 24 May 2017
Jason Eady set out to make a simple sounding recording but it raises some unexpected emotional complexities that linger long after the songs have wound to a close.
Scott H. Biram: The Bad Testament
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Scott H. Biram: The Bad Testament

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 / 22 February 2017
Scott H. Biram is a filthy-ass peacock in full bloom on this record, kicking arse and not even bothering to take names.
Whiskey Myers: Mud
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Whiskey Myers: Mud

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 / 8 September 2016
Despite making notable efforts to diversify their style, Whiskey Myers still "love it deep down in the South" on Mud.
Defining Spiritual Sequel in ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’
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Defining Spiritual Sequel in ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’

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 / 25 April 2016
The powerful timing of Richard Linklater’s take on '80s competitiveness in Everybody Wants Some!!
Trip Lee: Rise
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Trip Lee: Rise

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 / 16 January 2015
With prudent messaging, excellent delivery, and slick production, there are plenty of reasons to smile while listening to Rise.
Centro-matic: Take Pride in Your Long Odds
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Centro-matic: Take Pride in Your Long Odds

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 / 28 August 2014
Take Pride in Your Long Odds adds further talking points to Centro-matic’s esteemed canon.
Los Lonely Boys: Revelation
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Los Lonely Boys: Revelation

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 / 15 April 2014
Los Lonely Boys deliver some of their best work, exhibiting exceptional musicianship on the eclectic yet consistent Revelation.
The Anti- SXSW: A Festival for the Disheveled at Couch By Couchwest
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The Anti- SXSW: A Festival for the Disheveled at Couch By Couchwest

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 / 11 March 2014
A no-cost counterpoint to SXSW one can enjoy at their leisure, Couch By Couchwest is a festival where the beer is cheaper and the only hipster is you.
Jamestown Revival: Utah
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Jamestown Revival: Utah

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 / 10 February 2014
Jamestown Revival turns out a collection of songs that truly lives up to the country-rock label, confidently toeing the line between genres.
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Texas: The Conversation

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 / 25 June 2013