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Album Review: Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit – ‘Reunions’
As always, Jason Isbell doesn’t make music that’s easy to analyze, and there likely won’t be a song as universally loved on Reunions like “If We Were Vampires” or “Elephant” from past projects. But in terms of consistency and compelling thematic arcs, Reunions is one of Isbell’s strongest projects yet
Album Review: John Anderson – ‘Years’
If, for whatever reason, Years really is John Anderson’s final album, at least he went out on a high note; and managed to make a fitting album for these troubled times
Album Review: John Moreland – ‘LP5’
LP5 may once again find John Moreland stretching his artistic boundaries, but the nucleus of what makes him excellent remains intact
Album Review: Allison Moorer – ‘Blood’
Allison Moorer faces her past and creates her rawest project yet
Album Review: Billy Strings – ‘HOME’
HOME finds Billy Strings expanding off his naturally frenetic energy
Album Review: The Highwomen – ‘The Highwomen’
Four artists pool their talents together to create an album that’s specific in scope and approach, yet broad enough to appeal to anyone who enjoys well-crafted country music
Album Review: Shane Smith And The Saints – ‘Hail Mary’
Hail Mary by Shane Smith and the Saints is a grand odyssey
Album Review: Ian Noe – ‘Between The Country’
The short version: Ian Noe’s ‘Between The Country’ is a stunning portrayal of southern living framed by excellent storytelling, passionate performances and equally great production. For a debut, this is exceptional, though, this is exceptional in any capacity. In other words, it’s one of the best albums of 2019 thus far. Favorite tracks: “Letter To… Continue reading Album Review: Ian Noe – ‘Between The Country’
Album Review: Rod Melancon – ‘Pinkville’
The short version: Rod Melancon goes further than ever before with his primal, unsettling and visceral tones on ‘Pinkville.’ Favorite tracks: “The Heartbreakers,” “Westgate,” “Cobra,” “Rehabilitation,” “Lord Knows” Least favorite track: “Corpus Christi Carwash” Rating: 9/10 The long version: In troubled times, music is a either a source of refuge from turmoil or another channel… Continue reading Album Review: Rod Melancon – ‘Pinkville’
The Musical Divide 