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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 CD/DVD Review: Richard Thompson Band – ‘Live at Rockpalast’ Box Set
These 1983-84 concerts feature a mix of uptempo originals, dark ballads and slow rockers, and traditional folk numbers. Taken together, they showcase Thompson's brilliant songwriting and aggressive, sometimes psychedelic guitar wizardry.
Read More »Music Review: Red Molly – ‘The Red Album’
Red Molly is an acoustic band that lives on the border of country and western and folk music.
Read More »Legends and Up-and-Comers Go Direct to Vinyl on ‘The 78 Project: Volume 1’
Artists including Rosanne Cash, Richard Thompson, and Loudon Wainwright III record direct to 78rpm acetate discs in a living-history project.
Read More »Music Review: Richard Thompson – Electric
A new release from British superstar Richard Thompson.
Read More »Music Review: Richard Thompson – Electric
Richard Thompson's Electric is instructive for guitarists and a varied menu for lovers of country, folk, rock, and Celtic music.
Read More »Music Review: The Coal Porters – Find the One
Another adventure in alternative bluegrass by the The Coal Porters.
Read More »Music Review: Darryl Holter – Crooked Hearts
Darryl Holter explores the dark side of the heart with his new release.
Read More »Music Review: Whisperado – I’m Not the Road
"Rock, country, folk, and silliness," plus a heaping serving of smart, witty lyrics and catchy hooks.
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