“Then Scrappy said, well, we’ll have a benefit. And I said no. I said a bunch of stuff about self-sufficiency and those-more-in-need and so on. Scrappy said, okay, then asked how many benefits did I think I had played in the last 25 years.†If you buy one album this year, consider Big Sweet Life […]
Free Download: JABE, Honest as Pure Gold
I was recently introduced to Boston-based JABE by someone who found our site through the iMixes we’ve posted on iTunes. Instantly, I’m a fan. Thanks, Ruby! Keep the recommendations coming. JABE Drama City original release date 2005 Download Honest as Pure Gold now for free. “Drama City” features a batch of intriguing – and […]
Free Download: Rob Dickinson, My Name is Love
Former Catherine Wheel frontman going it alone. A good tune. Reminiscient of CW’s mellow side. Rob Dickinson Fresh Wine For The Horses release date 09/13/2005 (Sanctuary Records) Download it now for free. Source: AOL Music
More Notable Releases: 15 November 2005
Townes Van Zandt, A Private Concert (Varese) Says Steve Earle, “TOWNES VAN ZANDT is the best songwriter in the whole world, and I’ll stand on Bob Dylan’s coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that.” Who am I to argue? Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run: 30th Anniversary Edition (Sony) It would have been enough […]
Listen to Susan Tedeschi’s latest album, Hope and Desire
Full CD listening party courtesy of ARTISTdirect.com. Listen now. Hope and Desire Susan Tedeschi release date 10/11/2005 Verve Forecast (Source: ARTISTdirect.com)
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 […]
Album Review: Randy Travis, Glory Train
At its roots, Glory Train is a positive and emotional recording that many will enjoy.
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
Album Review: Susan Tedeschi, Hope and Desire
Hope and Desire Susan Tedeschi release date 10/11/2005 Verve Forecast Twangville Rating: 4 out of 5 stars These days we find Tedeschi busy raising her young children (I wonder if they’ll inherit her voice? No pressure!). Thankfully, she’s found the time to release a new album albeit not all the material is original. Her fourth […]