Patti Scialfa, ‘Play It As It Lays’ (Full CD)

The truth is that I don’t know much about Patti Scialfa other than the fact that she’s Bruce Springsteens better half as if there can be such a thing. My ignorance aside, Play It As It Lays appears to be worth some attention. Chalk another one up for the ladies in 2007. File under: Folk / Rock

Worth Mention

• Ferraby Lionheart, ‘Catch the Brass Ring’ (Full CD)
• Ben Harper, ‘Lifeline’ (Full CD)
• Pink Floyd, ‘Piper at the Gates of Dawn’ (Full CD)

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BEAN PICKERS UNION, HEAVY TRASH, KILL HENRY SUGAR, MICHELLE SHOCKED, PETER HIMMELMAN, SUZY BOGGUSS, TOWNES VAN ZANDT, TOWNES VAN ZANDT, WILL KIMBROUGH and more. See our Release Calendar for more new releases like these.

NOTE: All full album streams courtesy of AOL Music unless otherwise noted. Album streams typically expire shortly after their release.

Bonus Material

Stuff happening in and around Twangville.

• Check out Mayer’s playlist and video companion for July 2007
• Chip reviews a live show featuring Jason Isbell and BBQ in Alabama.
• Mayer shares some live shots from a recent Josh Ritter show.
• Todd reviews Elvis Presley’s Viva Las Vegas.
• Spinner.com is offering up a free download of “Radio Nowhere” from Bruce Springsteen’s forthcoming album.
• Don’t forget to participate in our Eisley Guitar Giveaway for your chance to win an Epiphone Acoustic Guitar.
• Chip updated his favorite albums of 2007 thus far on Amber Waves of Twang.
• Check out Matt’s list of 20 Underappreciated Songs on The9513.com
• Amanda reviews Teddy Thompson’s Upfront & Down Low on HickoryWind.org
• Emugga.com is having a sweet contest. The winner will win a IPOD Video 30GB Black + Full Catalog of Palo Duro Artists + AmericanaRoots.com Shirt. While you’re signing up don’t forget a fella named “Tom”. [Emugga.com]

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.

by Tom Osborne in Folk, Rock, Streams, Videos