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250 Word Album Review: Todd Snider – Time As We Know It
Todd Snider has never hid his influences. He has never been so obvious on his latest record too. He recorded an entire record of Jerry Jeff Walker covers. He has always made no secret of his affinity...
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250 Word Album Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – Live From Alabama
A live album should represent a live concert by that artist. Jason Isbell’s Live From Alabama does not do that. Having seen 10 plus live Isbell shows, I am a fair judge and this really doesn’t remind...
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250 word album review: Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project – Devils ‘n Darlins
You’ll find no surprises on Ed Roland’s first record as Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project. Devils ‘n Darlins has the same big pop hooks Roland has always been able to write with Collective Soul, the...
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250 Word Album Review: The Wilhelm Brothers – Lay Your Burden Down
The Wilhelm Brothers 6 song EP is dominated by a steady, acoustic old-timey sound that has really returned to popularity recently. The front porch folk heard here goes a little beyond the normal band...
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Album at a glance: Anie – Lovekill
Anie’s Lovekill EP is an interesting mixture of 4 songs. Starting with the over-the-top pop of “Lovekill” the EP seems immediately like it could be too much to handle. The next song “Honey” is still...
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250 Word Album Review: Dismal Swamp Lords EP
The Dismal Swamp Lords could be any bar band. They also could be your favorite bar band just as easily. Their bluesy rock pulls few punches, they just hold steady on their righteous path. They let...
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250 Word Album Review: Joshua Fletcher – Ready, Aim
Joshua Fletcher is a pure singer songwriter, listening to the tracks on “Ready, Aim” you can clearly tell that they were carefully created quietly with an acoustic guitar. The songs here are given a...
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250 word album review: Todd Snider – Eastside Bulldog
Todd Snider is one of the most entertaining acts around. He puts on brilliant concerts and puts out great records. Lately he has experimented a little and it has had mixed results though. His two...
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Album at a glance: Ladygod – Rock N Roll Kaliphate
Ladygod is a groovy band, meaning they absolutely relish in a good groove. “Rock & Roll Kaliphate” is filled with simple guitar licks repeated to make sure everything drops into a comfortable...
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250 word album review: The Breeders – All Nerve
The Breeders are a jagged band. They love broken things, they always have. Their songs are unique because of this, it is both what makes them great and what makes them troubling to listen to at times....
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250 word album review: Arthur Alexander – One Bar Left
Arthur Alexander is a long time musician but this is his debut album under his own name. The former member of The Poppees and Sorrow had many past successes with those bands before moving into the...
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Album at a glance: Brandon Prinzing & The Old Revival
Bradon Prinzing & The Old Revival is a mixed bag of tricks. Their debut album “Hear This” is overflowing with varying influences leading to both a great diversity and an uneven album with some...
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250 word album review: Tom Morello – The Atlas Underground
Tom Morello ditches his “The Nightwatchman” moniker for his latest solo release and thankfully so. This album couldn’t be further from the coffee shop militant we met on 2007’s “One Man Revolution.”...
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