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A box set celebrates Iggy Pop's work with David Bowie. Plus music from John Craigie, Anthony Garcia, and Lee Gallagher.
Read More »Music Reviews: Iggy Pop’s ‘The Bowie Years,’ Plus John Craigie, Anthony Garcia, Lee Gallagher
Jeff Burger
Music Reviews: John McCutcheon’s ‘Cabin Fever,’ Plus the Staples, LeRoux, the Wildmans, and Anthony Geraci
Folksinger John McCutcheon delivers songs inspired by the pandemic. Plus, reissues from the Staples Singers and new music from LeRoux, the Wildmans and Anthony Geraci.
Read More »Music Reviews: Dion’s ‘Blues with Friends,’ Plus the Harmed Brothers, Nate Lee, and Darlin’ Brando
Dion dips into his blues bag. Plus, Americana from the Harmed Brothers, bluegrass from Nate Lee, and a folk/rock/country outing from Darlin' Brando.
Read More »Music Reviews: Teddy Thompson, Bessie Jones, Joe Ely, G.F. Patrick, Gravel & Grace – and an Elliott Murphy Film
Teddy Thompson's first solo album since 2016 is a winner. Plus, a stirring release from the Alan Lomax archives; new CDs from Joe Ely, G.F. Patrick, and Gravel & Grace; and an Elliott Murphy movie.
Read More »Music Reviews: Steve Forbert, Doc Watson, Nine Seas, Scott Ellison, Hawk, Holy Hive
'Early Morning Rain' is Steve Forbert’s first album of covers since 'Any Old Time,' his 2002 tribute to Jimmy Rodgers.
Read More »Music Reviews: Garage Rock Band The Choir’s Unexpected Second Act, Plus Laura Cortese, Crystal Shawanda, Siren Songs
The Choir, a Cleveland garage rock band, make an unexpected comeback after half a century. Plus new releases from Laura Cortese, Crystal Shawanda, and Siren Songs.
Read More »Music Reviews: Lucinda Williams, Mark Olson & Ingunn Ringvold, and an Alan Lomax Anthology
Lucinda Williams breaks new ground on her latest studio album. Plus, a gem from Mark Olson & Ingunn Ringvold, and an anthology from the vast Alan Lomax archives.
Read More »Album Reviews: Special Consensus, John Stewart, the Nighthawks
Special Consensus celebrates Chicago's links to bluegrass. Plus, early John Stewart and a new Nighthawks CD.
Read More »Music Reviews: Whitney Rose Triumphs, Plus Willie Nile, Pharis & Jason Romero, America
Whitney Rose shows off her rock sensibility on a terrific new album. Plus, new releases from Willie Nile, Pharis & Jason Romero, America
Read More »Music Reviews: The Animals’ Second Act, Plus New Gordon Lightfoot
An anthology covers the Animals' psychedelic years, plus Gordon Lightfoot's first new studio album since 2004.
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