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Looking forward to 2012

By Simon, on December 19th, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After another fantastic year of music it’s time to turn my attention to 2012, here’s a few that I’m looking forward to.

Kathleen Edwards – Voyageur Lucero – to be announced Paul Weller – Sonik Kicks Craig Finn – Clear Heart Full Eyes Franz Nicolay – Do the Struggle Ellen & The Escapades – to be announced Mark Lanegan Band – Blues Funeral Sharon Van Etten – Tramp The Lemonheads Hotel Sessions The Twilight Sad – No One Can Ever Know Damien Jurado – Maraqopa Bruce Springsteen – to be announced Gaslight Anthem – to be announced Woody Guthrie Project – Jay Farrar,Anders Parker,Will Johnson and Jim James Vanessa Peters – to be announced The Arlenes – to be announced Sons of Bill – to be announced American Aquarium – Burn Flicker Die Wrinkle Neck Mules – Apprentice to Ghosts . . . → Read More: Looking forward to 2012

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Buck Owens - Bound for Bakersfield 1953-56

By Simon, on November 23rd, 2011

A collection of recordings from the legendary Buck Owens recorded for labels Pep, Chesterfield and La Brea Records the 24 track reissue includes some of Owen’s earliest recordings including his first known session in 1953 in Hollywood with several tracks appearing with alternate versions, the music pre-dates Owens collaboration with his backing band the Buckaroos and the legendary Bakersfield sound that emerged later, as a musical document to an emerging artist it’s an engaging listen but likely only to appeal to existing fans and the completest – which is great shame as there are some fine classic country tunes to enjoy.

Buck Owens – Country Girl (Leavin’ Dirty Tracks)

Buck Owens – The House Down the Block

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Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers - Starlight Hotel

By Simon, on November 21st, 2011

Sometimes it takes a while but I get there in the end, this album came out back in April but didn’t end up on my playlist until later in the year which is a travesty given it’s one of the very best albums of the year and so I finally get around to singing it’s praises now.

Kicking off with a blast of mariachi trumpets, a classic country shuffle and a healthy helping of twang I’ve Been Gone sets the album of perfectly, the great thing is though it just keeps getting better and better the further into the album you go, no duds, no filler, just wonderfully expressive country sentiment and narrative, gift wrapped and adorned with sweet melodies, yearning and heartache the albums ten tracks are all Muth originals and are served up by a first class team of players and back room boys.

Muth’s vocal is . . . → Read More: Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers – Starlight Hotel

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Carrie Rodriguez and Ben Kyle - We Still Love Our Country

By Simon, on October 5th, 2011

Singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez is no stranger to collaborations having released a number of fine albums with long time friend Chip ‘Wild Thing’ Taylor, this time around she’s teamed up with Ben Kyle of Romantica for an album of ‘country’ duets, the album We Still Love Our Country, is set for a Oct 3rd release in the UK.

The eight track release checks in at a little under half-an-hour and is a mixture of both artists songs and covers including If I Needed You by the late great Townes Van Zandt and the Gram & Emmylou classic Love Hurts both of which they do a fine job with, if your penchant is for the charm of a ‘classic’ country sound you’ll love this, listen to the rest of the album and pick up the download for $5.00 at here.

Carrie Rodriquez and Ben Kyle – Love Hurts

Carrie’s in the . . . → Read More: Carrie Rodriguez and Ben Kyle – We Still Love Our Country

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