THIS WEEK’S ELITE:
Bob Dylan, Modern Times
He never ceases to amaze. For many of the songs, the growling vocals are an acquired taste, but the songwriting is as strong as ever and the musicianship with the Never Ending Tour band makes the album unforgettable. Notable Tracks: “Thunder on the Mountain”, “Rollin’ and Tumblin’”, “Someday Baby”, “The Levee’s Gonna Break”
Ray LaMontagne, ‘Till the Sun Turns Black
Wow! A solid contender for best folk album of the year (Josh Ritter, beware … Ryan who?). Notable Tracks: “Empty”, “Three More Days”
DESERVING ATTENTION:
Pete Yorn, Nightcrawler
The Beach Boys, Pet Sounds (40th anniversary re-issue)
The Lost Trailers, The Lost Trailers
Sam Moore, Overnight Sensation
MISSED OPPORTUNITIES (high anticipation, no apparent album stream):
Old Crow Medicine Show, Big Iron World
[AOL Music]
