by JW Dunner Reckless opens with the eponymous title track that’s brand McBride: subject matter of affirmation and grateful recognition of a personal savior who grounded the singer’s reckless ways; a soaring chorus loaded with vibrato-free, break-the-glass held notes; and Read more
by D. Lee My adoration for Jason Isbell is no secret. It is rooted in his brilliantly folkloric southern sensibilities. His previous work, particularly his 400 Unit albums, listen like parables of the modern south, utilizing the iconic imagery for Read more
by P. Mueller Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison have been performing together for years, but aside from a Christmas collection a few years ago, the First Couple of Alt-Country didn’t get around to recording an album together until last year. The wait Read more
by Antonio Robert When Carrie Rodriguez lends her twang to the rollicking opening track “Devil in Mind,” she sings with sex appeal and fragility making each syllable worth the time. From the first track, Rodriguez employs her bellicose swagger and style to Read more
By Antonio Robert It seems that heartbreak does good to Taylor Swift. At least to her music. John Mayer as an inspiration for one of best songs on her previous “Speak Now” album (the sprawling and stinging “Dear John”) now Read more
by M. Mariba This is a very impressive new CD release by the 4-time Grammy Award winner & country singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett. The CD, titled ‘Release Me’, features Lyle Lovett on a roll delivering a well balanced excursion/mixture of (1) Read more
by: Constance Tucker Silveroot consists of Patrick Flynn as the primary vocalist and guitarist. Flynn’s gritty vocals and poignant lyrics lift this Americana (and I do mean Americana) not countrified pop group, to a stature of what good old Read more
by: Constance Tucker I had previously reviewed the freshman release by Silveroot Full Measure and was truly refreshed with the wonderfully uplifting sound the CD offered. Silveroot has certainly measured up and surpassed the last recorder with their new offering Read more
by Anita Troulee Lynne is the queen of cool, her follow-up to 2003’s Identity Crisis continues with a consistent persona vocally of sparse moody territory, if the title of her 2003 release spoke to her self-esteem at the time, Suit Read more
by: Joey Sciarra It’s amazing how fast Lady Antebellum has taken over the world of country music, and 2009 was certainly an unbelievable year for them. ‘Need You Now’ is a rock solid sophomore album, which is sure to send Read more
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