Among The Ghosts

Lucero

“The album’s haunting cover image, taken by tintype photographer Michael N. Foster, reflects the music’s Southern gothic feel. The eerie façade of an abandoned church in the ghost town of Rodney, Mississippi, sitting in flood waters from the…

Run Home Slow

“Run Home Slow is a sweet ‘60s syncopation, dreamy rock ‘n’ roll, romantic Van Morrison-esque rhythm and blues, and tender neo-soul compositions elevate the boys’ former folk leanings into absolutely gorgeous new territory. It’s full of stand-outs, but…

Vol. 1

Traveling Wilburys

Seems a bit silly to have to post this one because I believe T.W. Vol. 1 should be in everyone’s constant rotation. If you’re unfamiliar, wow! Congrats and enjoy. I wish I could hear this one for the…

Diamonds & Gasoline

Turnpike Troubadours

With all the buzz about the Turnpike Troubadours once again blessing the stage and those fortunate enough to be present – it only seemed right to feature one of my favorite albums • “All in all, this was…

A Stolen Jewel

Charley Crockett

Often over looked because of the 9 albums he’s put out in the short 6 years since A Stolen Jewel. Especially for all the fans he’s picked up along the way • “Charley Crockett was destined to be…

Inspiration Information

Shuggie Otis Pop/Soul

“Shuggie Otis was a genius. If you’ve never heard of his name, then you have no idea how true that statement is. He is the epitome of the UNSUNG artist. Only made a few albums under his own…

Free Country

Ward Hayden

“A beautifully crafted Country-Noir that I certainly never expected; but here it is ….. and the story is still slowly unravelling weeks later. That’s one of the key reasons I love Ward Hayden’s music; these songs aren’t the…

Long Time Coming

“Long Time Coming feels refreshingly forward. Ferrell doesn’t tie herself in knots worrying about how her music coheres into a whole, and she doesn’t waste effort trying to make either the record’s pieces or her pieces fit together…

Country

Richman

“Jonathan Goes Country, Jonathan uses a minimal sonic landscape that evokes first-generation rock ’n’ roll, skiffle, flamenco, surf guitar, rockabilly and 19th-century parlour music, but it’s also very country. From anyone else, a record like this would be…

Black Pumas

Black Pumas

“The buzz began building. Black Pumas released “Black Moon Rising” on Spotify, scored a single deal and then a full-album contract with ATO Records (the label co-founded by Dave Matthews and currently home to My Morning Jacket, Brittany…