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Recommended Albums by Release Date (reverse chronological)

Artist- Title (Label)	Release Date	Artist	samartist	Title	Label	Status
Justin Townes Earle – “The Saint of Lost Causes” (New West) *** Latest in a string of smart, consistently good albums featuring Earle’s distinct & modern shuffling country blues.	05-24-19	Earle, Justin Townes	Justin Townes Earle	The Saint Of Lost Causes	New West	1
Nick Lowe – “Love Starvation/Trombone” (Yep Roc) ***** 4-song disc once again confirms that Lowe (who’s at the top of his game) & Los Straitjackets are a match made in pop heaven; here’s to hoping that this collaboration continues.	05-17-19	Lowe, Nick	Nick Lowe	Love Starvation/Trombone	Yep Roc	1
Daddy Long Legs – “Lowdown Ways” (Yep Roc) *** Rough and ready NYC-based trio attacks the blues with a Hasil Adkins-like spirit; ‘Pink Lemonade’, co-written with JD McPherson, is a highlight.	05-10-19	Daddy Long Legs	Daddy Long Legs	Lowdown Ways	Yep Roc	1
The Shootouts – “Quick Draw” (self) *** Impressive debut album from Akron, Ohio country outfit is a veritable shootout between guitarist Brian Poston & steel sideman Al Moss not unlike Marty Stuart vs. Kenny Vaughan twangfests.	05-10-19	Shootouts, The	The Shootouts	Quick Draw	self	1
The Felice Brothers – “Undress” (Yep Roc) *** Upstate NY group makes scruffy, down-home Basement Tapes-styled folk rock with sing-a-long choruses and a topical bent that retains a sense of humor.	05-03-19	Felice Brothers, The	The Felice Brothers	Undress	Yep Roc	1
Evan Thomas Way & The Phasers – “Long Distance” (You Are The Cosmos) *** Singer-guitarist of The Parson Red Heads blends cosmic folk rock and jangle pop in his usual fluid style.	05-03-19	Way & The Phasers, Evan Thomas	Evan Thomas Way & The Phasers	Long Distance	You Are The Cosmos / Lung Records	1
JJ Cale – “Stay Around” (Because Music) *** Posthumous collection of 15 previously unreleased tracks showcases an American original – a master at finding deep grooves, with seeming effortlessness, in country blues shuffles.	04-26-19	Cale, J.J.	JJ Cale	Stay Around	Because Music	1
Craig Finn – “I Need A New War” (Partisan) *** Over a soundtrack that creates the ambience of a dimly lit barroom, Finn’s vivid, cinematic, character-rich story songs reveal more with each listen.	04-26-19	Finn, Craig	Craig Finn	I Need A New War	Partisan	1
Reigning Sound – “Abdication… For Your Love” (Merge) **** Transcending garage rock, this is flat-out soulful rock ‘n roll in the tradition of great guitar/organ-based bands (The Lyres, anyone?) by Greg Cartwright & mates.	04-26-19	Reigning Sound	Reigning Sound	Abdication... For Your Love	Merge	1
Josh Ritter – “Fever Breaks” (Pytheas) *** Ritter delivers an impressive collection of songs benefiting from a remarkable chemistry & cohesiveness through collaboration with producer Jason Isbell and his band, the 400 Unit.	04-26-19	Ritter, Josh	Josh Ritter	Fever Breaks	Pytheas Recordings	1