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Album at a glance: Arlo Guthrie – Alice’s Restaurant
Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant” is a Thanksgiving tradition for many. Despite the song’s 18-minute length it gets played by radio stations and listened to by many on the turkey holiday. So here is the challenge: write a review of “Alice’s … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Matthew Coman – Aborted Fetuses
Some artists have no problems with productivity; take Matthew Coman, who just released “Aborted Fetuses,” a b-sides album as a precursor to his record due out later this year. “Fetuses” is some old songs, some covers and even new songs … Continue reading
Album at a glance: A.J. Gaither – Live at The Westport Saloon
A.J. Gaiter is a one-man band that performs shows raw and unashamed, warts and all. His performances make him a perfect candidate for a live record so that is precisely what Little Class Record released for him. Gaither likes to … Continue reading
Album at a glance: The Souveneers – “Tales of the Ne’er Do Wells”
The Souveneers are hot on the heels of their debut album “Dance American” and recently left on their first tour. To help fund the tour they released this two-song EP with fresh tracks that weren’t show tested like on their … Continue reading
250 Word Album Review: Lucinda Williams – Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone
Artist: Lucinda Williams Album: Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone (2014) Purchased at: Hastings (St. Joseph, MO) 3xLP vinyl for $34 A triple album is a lot to swallow. Throughout history double albums (as in the CD version of … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Tracy Huffman – Pieces
Tracy Huffman is one of the most talented hidden gems in the Midwest. He delivers Chuck Berry style guitar riffs like clockwork on his album “Pieces” but it is his lyrics that deliver the knockout punch every time. Whether … Continue reading
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Album at a glance: Andy Frasco & The U.N. – Half A Man
Andy Frasco & The U.N. are a flat out good time. Putting a positive spin on things comes second nature to Frasco like on the couch surfer anthem “Smoking Dope n Rock n Roll.” The “Half A Man” album has … Continue reading
250 Word Album Review: James Williamson – Re-Licked
James Williamson was in The Stooges and he will always be linked to them. He embraces that (and uses it) on his “solo” album Re-Licked. The album is exactly what it sounds like, Williamson going through the Stooges vaults and … Continue reading
Album at a glance: The Shivers – Charades
Shivers got lost in the indie rock shuffle of the 2000s. In the days when Saddle Creek was thriving as a label and indie acts were moving records like never before, a ton of good bands just got shuffled into … Continue reading
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Album at a glance: Clawhammer – Clawhammer
Clawhammer’s self-titled album thrives on grittiness and power. The scrape of a washboard, plucks of docile banjo strings and reverb of the guitar fill out these minimalist songs. Each track seems to center around possessive relationships. On the frantic duel … Continue reading
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