Here, in no particular order, are my favorite songs from 2005. Washed by the Water, Will Hoge (available for download at Hoge’s web site) In a song as inspiring as it is inspired, Will Hoge leads a gospel revival for New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. “Down here we are washed by the water, the […]
Mayer’s 2005 Picks: The Albums (pt. 2)
The countdown to the #1 album of 2005 continues… 7. Mr. Hollywood, Jr., 1947, Michael Penn It’s hard to decide which is more impressive, Michael Penn’s intelligent lyrics or his pop music sensibilities. On his first album in five years, Penn leaves little doubt that both are in peak form and that the combination is […]
Mayer’s 2005 Picks: The Albums (pt. 1)
With another year behind us, we at Twangville poured through our cd players and iPods to pick our favorites of 2005. Over the next week I’ll be highlighting my favorite albums and songs from 2005, culminating with a preview of some highly anticipated 2006 releases. 14. Den of Thieves , The Trews This was a […]
“Fresh” Picks for ’06
“They call me the seeker…” because I search low and high for great music. If your New Year’s resolution is to find that elusive gem — the undiscovered album that you won’t know how you lived without — the Discman’s Top 100 Albums can help. It has plenty of Twang, a little bang, and k.d. […]
Best Songs of 2005 (Tom’s Picks)
Here they are, my twenty favorite twang induced songs of the year. They are in no particular order of greatness, simply numbered in the order I burned them to disc. Enjoy! Playlist also available on iTunes. Wicked Twisted Road, Reckless Kelly (from the album Wicked Twisted Road) Texas country at its best from the Austin […]
SXSW 2006 Preliminary Lineup Available
The preliminary list of SXSW 2006 performers is out. Some of my favorites include: Neko Case (Tacoma WA) • Cat Power (Atlanta GA) • Flogging Molly (Los Angeles CA) • The Like (Los Angeles CA) • Nickel Creek (Carlsbad CA) • Beth Orton (London UK) • Robert Pollard (Dayton OH) • Marty Stuart and his […]
A Holiday Gift from the Drive-By Truckers
We’ll have to wait until April for A Blessing and a Curse, the new Drive-By Truckers album, but the band has given us an early treat. Download “Feb 14th“, the powerful new track from one of America’s best rock and roll bands. NOTE: The audio file is no longer available but will be re-posted on […]
Milanesi’s Christmas Playlist Volume 4
On the fourth of 4 discs, Mike dedicates an entire disc to the voice of Christmas past, Bing Crosby. Disc 04: Bing’s Zing White Christmas It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Faith of Our Fathers I’ll Be Home for Christmas Christmas in Killarney Medley: Deck the Halls Medley: […]
Notable Releases: December 20, 2005
Some day (today?) we will call Ryan Adams prolific or perhaps lunatic for the amount of music produced in a single year. How about prolific lunatic? Adams released his third album of this year today going solo this time around. Seems like a strange time of year to release new music but who am I […]
Milanesi’s Christmas Playlist Volume 3
On the third of 4 discs, Mike tones it down with an instrumental playlist. Disc 03: Instrumental Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, David Qualey Engravings II, Ira Stein / Russell Walder Silent Night, Chet Baker Carol of the Bells, David Benoit White Christmas, Lee Ritenour The Christmas Song, Marvin Stamm O Come All Ye Faithful, […]