Just as it went with 2018, the beginning of next year is front loaded with (potentially) stellar projects. The following is a list for the biggest upcoming releases in the country music universe you can look forward to hearing. Follow along with the full list throughout the year here. Please keep in mind this is… Continue reading Upcoming Country/Americana Music Releases For 2019
Month: December 2018
The Musical Divide’s Top Albums Of 2018
We’ve arrived to the final list at The Musical Divide for 2018. Of course, nobody needs another one of these lists to read, but I’d like to think my list is more than just a “list.” In a way, I’ve got the benefit of running a blog rather than a professional outlet. I’m free to… Continue reading The Musical Divide’s Top Albums Of 2018
The Musical Divide’s Honorable Mentions For Best Albums Of 2018
Considering The Musical Divide operates mostly as a review outlet, I take a lot of pride in the amount of music covered here. While some may understandably see this extra addition to the albums list as overkill, it’s mostly a testament to how much good music I still couldn’t fit into the actual list no… Continue reading The Musical Divide’s Honorable Mentions For Best Albums Of 2018
The Musical Divide’s Top 50 Songs Of 2018 (Part Two)
Part one can be found here. (Editor’s note - I don’t like inserting actual music videos for the audio portion of this, but this seems to be the only way to hear “Party Of One” on YouTube) No. 25 - Brandi Carlile, “Party Of One” With the way that piano sounds, you can almost just… Continue reading The Musical Divide’s Top 50 Songs Of 2018 (Part Two)
The Musical Divide’s Top 50 Songs Of 2018 (Part One)
The Musical Divide’s third list of five launches today. While crafting an artistic statement in the form of an album is important, crafting an excellent song is arguably harder. Albums give artists an average of half an hour to an hour (typically) to win you over. Meanwhile, songs have to do the same job within… Continue reading The Musical Divide’s Top 50 Songs Of 2018 (Part One)
Album Review: Lucie Silvas - ‘E.G.O.’
The short version: Lucie Silvas’ ‘E.G.O.’ is a daring effort with many highlights. It’s only issue is that it’s a tad inconsistent. Otherwise, this is a really interesting listen. The long version: It’s rare that you see artists come “full circle,” so to speak. Lucie Silvas may have started in pop over a decade ago… Continue reading Album Review: Lucie Silvas - ‘E.G.O.’
Album Review: Cole Swindell - ‘All Of It’
The short version: ‘All Of It’ is relatively solid, but it also finds Cole Swindell at a crossroads for where to go next. The long version: Cole Swindell has come quite a long way since his debut album. He was one of many male artists who “rose” in 2014 and 2015 with a handful of… Continue reading Album Review: Cole Swindell - ‘All Of It’
Album Review: Amanda Shires - ‘To The Sunset’
The short version: I admire Amanda Shires’ experiment into electronic and rock music, but the album doesn’t quite completely stick the landing despite a few great moments. The long version: Can artists ditch their signature sound and still make it work? Amanda Shires promised something different on her new album, To The Sunset, leaving most… Continue reading Album Review: Amanda Shires - ‘To The Sunset’
Album Review: Mitchell Tenpenny - ‘Telling All My Secrets’
The short version: Even without “Bitches,” Mitchell Tenpenny still offers almost nothing worthwhile on ‘Telling All My Secrets,’ even going so far as to adopt the same unlikable personality on a few tracks. The long version: Mitchell Tenpenny obviously started off on the wrong foot with country music critics. Granted, the song that inspired his… Continue reading Album Review: Mitchell Tenpenny - ‘Telling All My Secrets’
Album Review: Ruston Kelly - ‘Dying Star’
The short version: Ruston Kelly draws from a dark underbelly of emotions to craft one of the best country albums of 2018. The long version: Ruston Kelly admittedly drew more suspicion from me than he did interest. Stop me if you’ve heard this before – an indie-country singer who adopts an elitist attitude toward mainstream… Continue reading Album Review: Ruston Kelly - ‘Dying Star’
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