Album Reviews

Sperry Alan turned a very difficult experience into an inspirational album.

I'm sure part of my positive response to Grimm's new album comes from the fact that I grew up listening to the kinds of music it pays tribute to. But another part of it arises from the high-quality songwriting and musicianship, the melodicism, the literate lyrics, and the strong vocals – a pretty powerful formula.

It's time to catch up with some albums that may have gotten lost in the shuffle.

The Kentucky Headhunters and the late Johnnie Johnson provide a rip-roaring party from start to finish.

4AD's remasters of the legendary Scottish shoegazer/dream pop pioneers' two 1985 EPs and long out of print 1986 compilation on 180 gram vinyl are each a "treasure" to behold.

The combination of great music, intelligent improvisation, and solid technique makes for exciting listening.

A good effort that could make do with some major fine-tuning.

The crisp energy of the album's expertly performed acoustic arrangements, produced by the great singer-songwriter and all-around instrumentalist Darrell Scott, makes the songs feel both timeless and timely.

They are not three musicians working individually; they work together in a kind of mystical union.

Each track on 'Kaleidoscope' is powerful, melodic, and will capture listeners' attention.