The Go-Go Boots Episodes – Episode 1 – Drive-By Truckers from Drive-By Truckers on Vimeo. In what is becoming my favorite annual spring ritual (maybe more than even march Madness?), the Drive by Truckers will be releasing yet another album that has already been garnering raves from those who’ve heard it, whether it be partially, […]
Another EP Round-Up (Andrew Combs, John Moreland, Frank Turner, Horse Feathers)
Andrew Combs- Tennessee Time Andrew Combs is a young kid with Texas roots who moved to Nashville to make it in the music business (sound familiar?). With a sound that straddles Gram Parsons and Whiskeytown, Combs may face an uphill battle, but he’s landed a solid punch with the release of his debut EP entitled […]
Cary Hudson – Seems to Me
When you look at the album cover, you wouldn’t know the history. The grizzled old Hudson lives a somewhat spartan musical existence. He tours with his dog Alvin from small venue to small venue. He makes some of the best country Mississippi blues tunes slide off his old guitar. He’s not above the dirty side […]
Olin & The Moon – Footsteps
It’s been said by many, including myself, that tons of alt-country records sound the same, and those are the records that give weight to the arguments that alt-country, roots-rock or whatever it’s called, is a dying art-form. Here’s the thing: Sadly, that is the case for the bad, bland records that suffer from a lack […]
Best Albums of 2010, Official Twangville Editors’ Picks
Here it is. Nearly 100 recommended albums from 2010 by our esteemed Twangville editors. Last year it was Lucero topping the list just edging out Justin Townes Earle by a nose. One year later, it’s Earle who sits at the top with Harlem River Blues our Best Album of 2010. All links below go to […]
Klausner Music Newsletter 2010, Year-End Musings by Bobby K
Hey Everybody, The following is a link to iTunes to download a playlist containing songs from many of the records I reviewed below: BOBBY K’S 2010 PICKS. I took great care in arranging this playlist, which I think you’ll enjoy as a CD in and of itself. If you click on an artist’s name below, […]
Coming Soon: 2011 Release Preview, Part 3
We’ll wrap up this go-around with a few more promising releases scheduled for early 2011. This is shaping up to be a mighty fine year for music. EDDIE SPAGHETTI, Sundowner (Release date 15 February 2011) This is a record that overflows with personality. Not that anyone should be surprised given the reputation Spaghetti has established […]
Readers’ Pick: Scott Miller, “Christmas Gift”
READERS PICK: DECEMBER 2010 Twangville readers recognized Scott Miller’s “Christmas Gift” as their favorite holiday album of 2010 which also makes it our Readers’ pick for the month of December. When Miller was asked about it he plainly said “Why a Christmas record? Because I like Christmas, that’s why.” That seems like a good enough […]
David Berkeley – Some Kind of Cure
While the image of David Berkeley from the album cover and his stage persona may suggest otherwise, David Berkeley’s music sounds like anything but. . . . The songs have subtle orchestrated textures and thoughtful but not self-indulgent lyrics. Berkeley spurns the folk-singer norm, but his voice won’t let him fall fully into the Americana […]
Coming Soon: 2011 Release Preview, Part 2
Without fail, there are always two random days each year that overflow with impressive new releases. Mark February 15th on your calendar for a bounty of musical delight. And if you are still catching up on 2010, you’ll find our Best Of 2010 lists here. KASEY ANDERSON, Heart of a Dog (Release date 15 February […]