Josh Rouse, Country Mouse, City House (Full CD) Josh Rouse has been a Twangville favorite for some time now. Of course, we’re partial to his Nashville release, but there’s not much to dislike about any of his many songs to date. Like Ryan Adams, Rouse keeps making music and never looks back. The songs and […]
Twangville “Best Yet in Aught-Seven” Contest
It’s not too late to enter the Twangville Best Yet in 2007 Contest! Add a comment to this post with the album and artist, along with an optional description of why your Twangville neighbors might enjoy it. You’ll find the comment form at the bottom of this page. Since things are always more fun when […]
Mayer’s Playlist for June 2007, A Video Companion
Another month, another playlist. Enjoy live and performance videos from the Mooney Suzuki, John Doe, Sarah Borges Chris Knight, Patty Griffin and Glen Hansard. As a special bonus, I’ve included a John Doe live performance of “Fourth of July.”
Richard Shindell – South of Delia
(My humble vote for “Best yet in ’07”) You’ve heard of the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon?” I prefer the “Six Degrees of Richard Thompson.” As a nascent Folk-Rock fan, I took a gamble on a little album called Shoot Out the Lights, and the floodgates opened. From producer Joe Boyd, I followed a breadcrumb […]
The Basement – Illicit Hugs and Playground Thugs
The Basement generated a lot of hype among the UK press before they released their first album. Early singles hinted at something special and they generated quite a following among fans. For some reason the buzz has been a little slower to build in the US, but they have released their first US CD on […]
Mayer’s Playlist for June 2007
THE ALBUM OF THE MONTH: It was a tough month for the Album of the Month… in a positive way. I couldn’t decide on a single album so this month we get two! A Year in the Wilderness, by John Doe John Doe may be one of the most under-appreciated songwriters of the day. Musically […]
Kim Richey: Chinese Boxes
It has been almost five years since Kim Richey released a new album. Clocking in at 33 minutes, Chinese Boxes is worth the wait. The short length of the album is appropriate for the conceptual simplicity of the lyrics. The imagery Richey uses in her lyrics allow her to provide the listener a conceptual framework […]
The 2007 Musical Eclipse
About once a year the earth, sun and moon align and a plethora of great new music arrives on a single day. In 2007 that day is July 10th. Jason Isbell, Sirens of the Ditch (New West Records) The former Drive-By Trucker rolls on to great success. Isbell’s tunes were among my favorites on the […]
Pearl Jam – Live at the Gorge
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing Pearl Jam live, you’ll understand when I say that Eddie Vedder has golden lungs. Whether you’ve seen them in a large stadium or small club, their sound is all encompassing and Eddie Vedder’s voice is a large part of it. This Seven CD Box Set was recorded […]
Best Yet in ’07? A Twangville Contest!
What has been your favorite album so far this year? We at Twangville have some thoughts of our own, but we’d like to hear what you have to say. Add a comment to this post with the album and artist, along with an optional description of why your Twangville neighbors might enjoy it. You’ll find […]