It’s generally a slow release week, but here are a few highlights:
You might know him as the lead singer and songwriter for Old 97’s. This, his second solo outing, mines familiar Old 97’s territory: an acoustic-based mix of pop and alt-country with clever lyrics.
Bruce Springsteen, Hammersmith Odeon, Live ’75
Bruce is beginning to rival Mick Jagger with his business acumen,; Jagger having attended the London School of Economics. This double disc is the audio version of the dvd included in last year’s Born to Run 30th anniversary edition. We’ll call it Exhibit B in Springsteen’s claim for the lifetime live performance achievement award.
About the author: Mild-mannered corporate executive by day, excitable Twangville denizen by night.