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Heartfelt and thoughtful, 'Resurrection' from Kinky Friedman will warm the hearts of anyone who loves the strength and beauty of a good song.
Read More »Music Review: Kinky Friedman – ‘Resurrection’
Country and Americana
Music Review: Steve Miller Band – ‘Welcome to the Vault,’ Plus Mavericks, Sofia Talvik
A box set from Steve Miller Band collects alternate versions and live tracks, including much previously unreleased material.
Read More »Three Reasons to Take Another Stroll Down the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ on Its 50th Anniversary
The latest anthology version of The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' delivers amazing sound quality, demos and outtakes, and a 100-page book.
Read More »A Massive Anthology Showcases the Bakersfield Sound
A 10-CD box set chronicles the rise of country music’s Bakersfield sound. Plus, releases from Brian Wilson and the Carter Family.
Read More »‘Live 1969’ Box Set Documents Elvis Presley’s Comeback
Elvis Presley had a lot to prove in 1969. A box set documents this key career juncture. Plus, a look at influential early country recordings.
Read More »Music Review: Bob Bradshaw – ‘Queen of the West’
On his artful new concept album 'Queen of the West,' Irish-born Bob Bradshaw applies his emerald imagination to the tropes of American roots-rock to make them blossom anew.
Read More »Music Review: Texas Talent Cheyenne Saenz
Cheyenne Saenz brings a country twang and a pop sensibility to a wide variety of songs.
Read More »A Rare Jewel from Jamaica’s Melodians, Plus Hot Club of Cowtown, Steve Goodman, and the Rails
The rare 1970 debut from Jamaica's influential Melodians resurfaces with bonus tracks. Plus, CDs from Hot Club of Cowtown, Steve Goodman, and the Rails.
Read More »Music Review: Season Ammons at Casa Vindemia
Season Ammons combines a beautiful voice with Country, Americana and BluesSeason Ammons combines a beautiful voice with Country, Americana and BluesSeason Ammons combines a beautiful voice with Country, Americana and BluesSeason Ammons combines a beautiful voice with Country, Americana and BluesSeason Ammons combines a beautiful voice with Country, Americana and BluesSeason Ammons combines a beautiful voice with Country, Americana and Blues
Read More »‘Woodstock: Back to the Garden’ – Gargantuan Box Set Celebrates 1969’s Legendary Festival
Fifty years after rock’s most famous festival, a giant box set delivers just about everything but the mud, rain, and traffic jams.
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