Twangville

A music blog featuring Alt-Country, Americana, Indie, Rock, Folk & Blues. Est. 2005.

Check out the Boss Hoss

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I haven’t heard anything this funny since The Gourds remade Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and Juice”. Check out Germany’s Boss Hoss, on their web site you’ll find a few downloads with names like “Hey Ya”, “Hot in Herre”, “Toxic” and “Without Me”. Thanks to Ray Randall for finding this gem. [audio:http://www.thebosshoss.com/adm/songs/10021ba0fd8f766d87c1ff17206522c4.mp3] Download “Hey Ya” (MP3) Source: […]

Mayer’s Playlist for January 2006

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1. A Way to Say Goodbye, Mike Viola (from the album Just Before Dark) An achingly beautiful ballad recorded live in an LA club, with captivating vocals from Inara George. 2. You Made Your Bed, Daddy (from the album Daddy at the Women’s Club) Featuring the mighty Will Kimbrough and partner in crime Tommy Womack, […]

Album Preview: Will Hoge

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With a voice that resembles Elvis Costello and an energy that recalls early Bruce Springsteen, Will Hoge is the artist to watch in 2006. His long-awaited new album, The Man Who Killed Love, is scheduled for release on February 7th. Hoge wears his influences proudly, but always with originality rather than imitation. The title track […]

Notable Releases: January 24, 2006

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Patty Hurst Shifter, Too Crowded on the Losind End (Evo Recordings) The first of several anticipated releases this quarter, North Carolina’s Patty Hurst Shifter deliver solid rock and roll with a touch of the South. The band delivers some tear-stained ballads but is at its best with in-your-face rockers. (See my earlier preview here.) Cat […]

Best Alternative Songs of 2005

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While my taste in music has gone decidedly Americana, I still consider Alternative the root of my interest in song. That being said, I’m not going to go into detail on why I like these but I did want to list some of my favorite alternative songs from 2005. (listed in no particular order) Playlist […]

Notable Releases: January 17, 2006

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As the record industry continues its extended holiday for new releases, attention turns to greatest hits collections and re-releases of classic albums. Here are a few notable releases for this week. Daryl Hall & John Oates, Rock ‘N Soul Part 1 (RCA/Legacy) You can love ‘em or you can hate ‘em, but Hall and Oates […]

New Releases from Robert Pollard & more

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The beginning of the year, new release yawnfest tapers down this week with a few new releases. — T.O. My hopeful pick of the week for January 24, 2005: Robert Pollard From a Compound Eye (Merge) indie, rock Other notable releases include: Patty Hurst Shifter, Too Crowded on the Losing End (Evo) alt-country The Gourds, […]

Best Albums of 2005 (Tom’s Picks)

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My Top 10 Albums of 2005 listed in order. 1. Back to Me, Kathleen Edwards An impressive follow-up to 2003’s Failer, for me Back to Me was the album to beat all year. I’ve listened to songs from this album all year long. Her tales of absence and heartache delivered by smokey yet smooth vocals […]