While I’d love to find a way to broadcast our playlists (legally, of course), I don’t see podcasting as something we at Twangville will do in the near future. In the meantime, I wanted to share a link to some podcasts our friends over at Americanaroots.com are producing. I’ve been enjoying Ray Randall’s Random Reviews […]
Album Review: Marah, If You Didn’t Laugh, You’d Cry
If You Didn’t Laugh, You’d Cry Marah release date 10/18/2005 Yep Roc Records Twangville Rating: 4.0 stars out of five “Folk-punk”, that’s the way Marah describes their new album. Two seemingly diametrically opposed terms to describe music, though somehow it seems to work. These Philly-based rockers must have had a fun time creating this album […]
Mayer’s Playlist for November 2005, Part 1
Stereo, Jon Nicholson (from the album A Lil Sump’m Sump’m) “I used to listen to Al Green and the Faces, Cheap Trick and the Replacements, now I’m sitting in my basement, singing to myself.” Check out the video on Jon’s mySpace page. The Demon of White Sadness, Marah (from the album If You Didn’t Laugh, […]
Album Review: Randy Travis, Glory Train
At its roots, Glory Train is a positive and emotional recording that many will enjoy.
Notable Releases: November 1, 2005
Featured: John Hiatt, Live From Austin, Texas (New West). Also Noteworthy: Texas Tornados, Live From Austin, Texas (New West). Dwight Yoakam, Live From Austin, Texas (New West).
Tom’s Playlist for November 2005
Download this playlist from iTunes. Petty Song, Shurman.Plainly stated, this song kicks butt. I love everything about it. Son Volt, Son Volt.Another great rockin’ song from the Okemah album. Train Of Love, Last Train Home. Three Words, Todd Thibaud. This could be the best song off this great release from TT. Closer to You, Brandi […]
Notable Releases: October 25, 2005
Featured: This Bird Has Flown: A 40th Anniversary Tribute to the Beatles’ Rubber Soul, Various Artists. … Forty years on from Rubber Soul, This Bird Has Flown presents strong evidence that these hip kids still owe a great deal to their parents’ favorite. –Zach Bloom (Source: Harp Magazine) Also Noteworthy: Stephen Clair, Under The Bed […]
Mayer’s Playlist for October 2005
Older Girls, The Rudds (from the album Get the Femuline Hang On) A tasty blend of garage rock and late 70’s/early 80’s soul. This is one that you’ll be humming for days. On Automatic, Michael Penn (from the album Mr Hollywood, Jr., 1947) A welcome return from a true pop craftsman! When You Lie, Patty […]
Download: Echo & The Bunnymen, Stormy Weather
Download “Stormy Weather” from Echo & The Bunnymen’s latest album Siberia in stores, 09/18/2005. (Source: AOL Music) Opener “Stormy Weather” is a jangling piece of pop that largely eschews the guitar squalls suggested by its title… — Joe Tangari, Pitchfork Media While I think Tangari’s description is accurate, the melody is unmistakably Echo. For true […]
Notable Releases: Stevie’s Back!
Stevie Wonder – It’s hard to believe its been ten years since Wonder’s last release, but this one is worth the wait. The first single, “So What the Fuss†has the classic groove that is a Wonder hallmark. Release Date: 18 October 2005