by Tom Osborne in Alt-Country, Alternative, Americana, Country, Downloads, Playlists, Rock, Streams

There are several interesting releases this week. I’m intrigued by releases from just about all these artists. Though, the only one that I’ve been able to preview that I feel comfortable recommending is Texas-based, Americana singer-songwriter, Bruce Robison’s Eleven Stories. Check out track #2 “Virginia”:

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Notable releases for week of April 4, 2006 from:
Ani Difranco, Flaming Lips, Radney Foster, Irving, Shooter Jennings, Tommy Keene, Bruce Robison, The Vines, Cassandra Wilson

Preview these full albums:
Flaming Lips, At War With the Mystics (AOL Music)
Shooter Jennings, Electric Rodeo (AOL Music)
The Vines, Vision Valley (AOL Music)
Cassandra Wilson, Thunderbird (AOL Music)

Releases with downloadable MP3s:
Bruce Robison, “Virginia” (NoDepression.net)
Irving, “Situation” (Redeye)
Tommy Keene, “Warren In the 60′s” (Redeye)

About the author:  Washington, D.C. area web designer by day. Certifiable music freak by night. Husband and father of two by the loving grace of God.