My run in with Todd Snider probably happened around the mid-nineties when his comedy tune “Talking Seattle Grunge Rock Blues” lit up radio stations throughout the country. It was a funny song for the times and I just assumed Todd was some kind of Weird Al parody guy that had scored a cute little radio […]
Cracker/ Sunrise In The Land of Milk and Honey
I went back and listened to all of my Cracker albums before writing this review. They’re a good band. A fun band. And they definitely put on a good live show. (Well, I actually haven’t seen them in about 10 years, but I saw them 3 or 4 times when I was in college.) Turn […]
Hoots & Hellmouth/The Holy Open Secret
When I get a CD from a band I’ve never heard of in the mail for review, a lot of times I trash the band bio that comes along with it. The reason I do this is I’ve found a lot of bands that make good music write bad bios. Or they at least have […]
Steve Earle/Townes
When I first heard Steve Earle was recording an album of all Townes songs I was like, well, guess he took so much flack from his last album, he’s trying to redeem himself with some old time fans. Â But then I realized that Steve probably doesn’t care what his fans think about his artistic endeavors […]
The Last Almanac/A Memoir
Never has bitter sounded so sweet. You’re singing along with a smile on your face and the wind in your hair when suddenly you realize this guy is really pissed off. I mean, some folks have really gotten under his skin. But with A Memoir, I’m saying that Josiah Rosen has gotten the last laugh. Clocking […]
Josh Rouse: Straight From the Horse’s Mouth
Below is a press release from Rouse’s press people…I’ve had 4 beers and didn’t feel like editing so here it is…straight from the horse’s mouth. And yeah, I’m a big fan but I don’t currently have $99.99 to spare…even with that damn stimulus check. May 9, 2008 (Nashville) – This month acclaimed singer songwriter Josh Rouse […]
Todd’s Review Roundup APRIL
Ok, I’ve been in more of a “rock” mood recently so for some of you twangvillers, these albums may have too much kick. Well, maybe not…we’ll see.    Hints of BRMC, The Tender Idols and Primal Scream abound on Saturna’s new album Some Delicious Enemy. Lush guitars, delay and feedback mixed with pulsing drums make the Portland, Oregon band […]
Jason Isbell / Live At Twist & Shout 11.16.07 EP
Coming this Christmas to a theatre near you…ok, not really…it will actually be here April 15th, that’s next Tuesday, and its not in theatres but available exclusively in CIMS locations, the Isbell online store and at live shows. Oh yeah, and it’s not a movie anyway. I’ve just always wanted to start a review with […]
The Whigs/Mission Control
So…it’s March and I’ve heard a good many new releases so far this year along with a number of discs that I didn’t get around to from last year. The best so far? Hands down its Mission Control from Athens, Georgia’s The Whigs. I didn’t even have this band on my radar until hearing “Right […]
The Train Wrecks/Whiskey & War
The Train Wrecks’ debut Whiskey & War is a tight collection of eight originals with three covers thrown in for good measure. Jason Bible’s vocals are a rusty reminder of why we all love Uncle Tupelo, and you don’t have to get too far into the album to see that The Train Wrecks are fans […]