Recommended Albums by Release Date (reverse chronological)
Apologies for the dearth of new recommendations posted recently by our tastemaker-in-chief (lazy SOB). We promise many more are coming soon, along with a roundup of our favorite albums of 2019. Stay tuned, baby…
Things We Like
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The Revelers - "At The End Of The River" (self) *** Let the good times roll with this tasty stew of swamp pop, cajun country & zydeco from Lafayette, LA.
11-08-19
Revelers, The
The Revelers
At The End Of The River
self
1
Daniel Meade - "Rust" (Button Up) **** Glaswegian's warm familiar-sounding songs are of the sort you might sing along to in a rowdy piano bar with a wee dram.
10-04-19
Meade, Daniel
Daniel Meade
Rust
Button Up
1
Alexa Rose - "Medicine for Living" (Big Legal Mess) *** Clifton Forge, Virginia native displays an impressive mastery of her craft on this debut album of country/folk tunes.
10-04-19
Rose, Alexa
Alexa Rose
Medicine for Living
Big Legal Mess
1
Dori Freeman - "Every Single Star" (Blue Hens Music) *** On her third album, with Teddy Thompson still producing, the southwest Virginia native continues to craft country gems with a pop sensibility (or vice versa).
09-27-19
Freeman, Dori
Dori Freeman
Every Single Star
Blue Hens Music
1
Jack Klatt – “It Ain’t The Same” (Yep Roc) **** Extraordinary collection, recorded at Alex Hall’s Reliable Recorders in Chicago, updates & mixes the styles of Marty Robbins, Eddie Cochran & Hank Williams; Cactus Blossoms fans take note.
09-27-19
Klatt, Jack
Jack Klatt
It Ain't The Same
Yep Roc
1
The Replacements - "Dead Man's Pop" (Rhino/Warner) ***** Matt Wallace mix of 'Don't Tell A Soul' is ESSENTIAL rock 'n roll. Add the Bearsville sessions, Tom Waits sessions & complete Inconcerated Live for a righteous box set!
09-27-19
Replacements, The
The Replacements
Dead Man's Pop
Rhino/Warner Bros
1
Darrin Bradbury - "Talking Dogs & Atom Bombs" (Anti/Epitaph) *** Bradbury wastes no time captivating the listener on this whimsical collection of vignettes with a grace, humor & humility that recalls John Prine.
09-20-19
Bradbury, Darrin
Darrin Bradbury
Talking Dogs & Atom Bombs
Anti/Epitaph
1
Charley Crockett - "The Valley" (Son of Davy) **** Crockett is on a roll, cranking out first-rate songs blending a variety of American roots styles with an ease & self-assuredness that comes from his years as a busker.
09-20-19
Crockett, Charley
Charley Crockett
The Valley
Son of Davy
1
The Figgs - "Shady Grove" (Stomper) *** 6-sides of wax consisting of the group's latest groove-heavy, harmony-laden rock 'n roll/pop numbers will satisfy longtime fans and make new ones.
09-20-19
Figgs, The
The Figgs
Shady Grove
Stomper Music
1
Neal Francis - "Changes" (Karma Chief) *** Proudly displaying his influences, Francis emulates the funky New Orleans sounds of Dr. John, Allen Toussaint & The Meters on a strong collection of songs.
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