Rain On Dust

“Like a light, warm wind blowing through the desert and across the stretched out highway, Buzzards on the Breeze seductively welcomes you into Renfro’s world – flirting with Beatles-esque guitars, as is the case on so many of…

High, Wide & Handsome

The Trishas

“This musical phenomenon arose from a January 2009 “one-time collaboration” of four singers, Jamie Wilson, Liz Foster, Kelly Mickwee, and Savannah Welch, to honor singer/songwriter Kevin Welch, father of Savannah. This musical phenomenon arose from a January 2009…

Mr. Jukebox

Joshua Hedley

“What Joshua Hedley has done on Mr. Jukebox is compose a haunting reenactment of country music from the 50’s, from the writing, to the phrasing, to the instrumentation and approach, marked by incredible detail, inferred by studious comprehension…

Way Out West

Marty Stuart

“Country music is a big tent, but California is even bigger on this tribute to America’s Left Coast by the omnivorous country star Marty Stuart. Mike Campbell, lead guitarist and co-pilot of the late Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers, serves…

Self Titled

Kris Kristofferson

“A staple of Kristofferson's songwriting is his masterful storytelling ability. Every track here is of equal, if not greater value than the hit 'Me And Bobby McGee'. Haunting dirges such as Casey's Last Ride and Darby's Castle resonate…

Old No. 1

Guy Clarke Country/SingerSongwriter

“Despite mentoring/supporting Nashville wannabes across five decades and writing two Number One country hits himself, Guy Clark told Texas Monthly last year, "I wasn't country. I was a folk singer from Texas." Well, call him the consummately stoned…

Unplugged In New York

Nirvana

Recorded 28 years ago today! 1 take, kept all the blemishes! & Aired 1 month later. • “As with all creative endeavors, Cobain seemed eager to strip the charade of its artifice and do something he perceived to…

And The War Came

Shakey Graves

“And The War Came, the latest release by Shakey Graves, is a tremendously powerful piece of folk revival. While many folk singers suffer from penning albums that seem bland and uninteresting after a few tracks, the songs on…

Night And Day

Willie Nelson

“Willie Nelson's singular singing style long ago propelled him to legendary status. But what may have escaped all but his most intense fans was his equally unique guitar playing. That may change with the Texan's first instrumental album.…

Diamonds In The Rough

John Prine I

John Prine’s Diamonds in the Rough may be the most important album in the world to me. It’s where outlaw meets protest, blended with cleverness, fun, and immense talent. I was raised on John Prine. I vividly remember…