Comments on: Mayer’s 2005 Picks: The Albums (pt. 2)

By: Mayer’s Playlist for April 2007 - Twangville

Mayer’s Playlist for April 2007 - Twangville — Mon, 07 May 2007 03:31:01 +0000

[...] A Bad Sign, Michael Penn (from the Sony Legacy release Mr. Hollywood Jr., 1947) – Penn’s independently distributed classic 2005 album gets a proper re-release on Sony. The entire disc has been re-mastered, giving each track a crispness and balance that makes the songs even stronger. The acoustic guitar on this track, in particular, has a pleasant crackle while Penn’s intelligent lyrics stand front-and-center in the mix. (This album was a Twangville Best of 2005 selection when it was originally released.) [...]

By: SXSW 2007: The Sounds, Part 2 - Twangville

SXSW 2007: The Sounds, Part 2 - Twangville — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:35:04 +0000

[...] Charlie Sexton – Despite an extended set-up time, Sexton’s set was plagued by sounds problems. It didn’t matter. The spectacular set melded Sexton’s sparse songs with magnificent musicianship. Simply captivating. For more on Sexton, check out Twangville’s Best of 2005. [...]

By: Best of 2006, The Outliers - Twangville

Best of 2006, The Outliers - Twangville — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 04:07:28 +0000

[...] Best Alternative Album: Boys and Girls in America by The Hold Steady I’d never heard of them until Mayer named them best artist of 2005. This year, The Hold Steady will be number one on many more lists. [...]