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Things We Like	Artist - Title (Label)	Release Date	Home	CD	MP3	status
	Steve Forbert – “The Magic Tree” (Blue Rose Music) *** A companion piece to his new memoir, this collection includes previously recorded demos, with new backing tracks, that showcases Forbert’s singer-songwriter talents.	09-14-18				3
	Alejandro Escovedo – “The Crossing” (Yep Roc) *** Concept album about 2 immigrants from Italy and Mexico. Who else but Escovedo could guest Wayne Kramer (MC5), James Williamson (Stooges) & Joe Ely on the same album?	09-14-18				2
	Richard Thompson – “13 Rivers” (New West) *** Distinctly British folk-rock that is lyrically and musically piercing. Thompson is one of the world’s greatest guitarists and this set showcases his fluid electric work.	09-14-18				3
	Cordovas – “That Santa Fe Channel” (ATO) *** Meanders along pleasantly like the country/folksy Grateful Dead circa 1970-1972. Dig it.	08-10-18				2
	Robbie Fulks & Linda Gail Lewis – “Wild! Wild! Wild!” (Bloodshot) ***** Red hot country and rockabilly from dynamic duo with an amazing cast: Scott Ligon, Casey McDonough, Alex Hall, Redd Volkaert, et al. Best of 2018 contender.	08-10-18				1
	Walter Salas-Humara – “Walterio” (Rhyme & Reason) ***The Silos frontman delivers righteous roots rock ‘n roll with some glam influences and a Cuban-American flair. RIYL: Alejandro Escovedo, Chuck Prophet, Ian Hunter.	08-10-18				1
	Shemekia Copeland – “America’s Child” (Alligator) *** Copeland branches out beyond her blues roots to deliver an ambitious Americana roots album with assists from producer/guitarist Will Kimbrough and a host of other guest writers and players.	08-03-18				3
	Jim Lauderdale – “London Southern” (Yep Roc) **** Lauderdale is at his best when mining country soul like Joe South, and his last 3 albums rank among the best of his storied career.	08-03-18				2
	Amanda Shires – “To The Sunset” (Silver Knife) *** Eclectic and electric, this intense set climaxes with the last track, ‘Wasn’t I Paying Attention’, about a recovering addict who slits his own throat.	08-03-18				3
	The Worthless Son-in-Laws – “Resplendent Verge” (Orchard Hill Media) *** Jimmy Davidson and friends from Boone NC have crafted another smart, literate collection of melodic indie-Americana/rock tunes worthy of a wide audience.	07-31-18				2