CD of the Week
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The Wallflowers "Glad All Over"After a seven year hiatus The Wallflowers reaffirm their place in the rock and roll hierarchy Absence makes the heart grow fonder, say The Wallflowers. Following the release of Rebel Sweetheart... |
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Various Artists "Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute To Fleetwood MacMarianne Faithfull, The New Pornographers, and MGMT are among the artist paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac The reason for Fleetwood Mac’s success and longevity is the talent that has graced this... Find out more about Various Artists "Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac » |
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Mumford & Sons, Babel (Glassnote)The sophomore album from the English quartet follows closely in the stylistic footsteps of the band's huge 2010 debut. Frontman Marcus Mumford and his colleagues don't change up the winning recipe... |
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David Byrne & St. Vincent "Love This Giant"David Byrne and St. Vincent collaborate on 12 idiosyncratic songs that feature brass bands David Byrne’s collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, is nothing less than... Find out more about David Byrne & St. Vincent "Love This Giant" » |
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Aimee Mann "Charmer"Aimee Mann's exploration of the foibles of human nature and attraction is set to power-pop melodies. In a fair world where talent is recognized and rewarded Aimee Mann would be the recipient of... |
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The Avett Brothers "The Carpenter"The Avett Brothers examine serious issues of life and death while balancing the line between roots and rock music. In the early days of their career The Avett Brothers made music that sounded like... |
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Michael Kiwanuka "Home Again"A young U.K. musician channels legacy soul artist on his stunning debut With the opening flourishes of Michael Kiwanuka’s debut you’ll know you’re in for something special and rare. As “Tell Me a... |
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The Winterpills "All My Lovely Goners"The Winterpills offer up a delicious confection of glossy folk/pop ballads. Approaching the 9th anniversary of their founding, the Massachusetts based quintet, The Winterpills, appear to have... Find out more about The Winterpills "All My Lovely Goners" » |
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse "Americana"Neil Young has played such a huge role on the American rock and roll scene for so long that it’s easy to forget that he’s actually a Canadian. Somehow he’s come to epitomize the essence of the... |
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Dr. John "Locked Down"You’ve heard the adage “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” An even more bold form of flattery is nuzzling up to your idol by offering to produce his new album. There’s nothing like... |
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Jimmy Cliff "Rebirth"Jimmy Cliff revives his roots reggae for an inspired collection of new songs Only 2 reggae artists have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff. Both men were... |
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Rufus Wainwright "Out of the Game"Rufus Wainwright is a musical thespian with an acute sense of high drama. His albums, particularly Want One and Want Two, over flow with orchestral flourishes and choral crescendos. An opera... |
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JD McPherson "Signs and Signifiers"From Broken Arrow, Oklahoma comes JD McPherson, an artist with an unaffected take on vital American music and a voice that channels the spirit of Little Richard and James Brown. McPherson's... |
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Rhett Miller "The Dreamer"Rhett Miller has done a good job of balancing his musical career between his work with the alt-country band The Old 97’s and his solo work. During band hiatuses he’s produced three solo albums that... |
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Glen Hansard "Rhythm and Repose"Irish troubadour Glen Hansard offers a startling collection of intense ballads on his debut solo release Glen Hansard has chosen a fitting title for his debut solo release. Rhythm and Repose is a... |
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Regina Spektor "What We Saw From the Cheap Seats"SPEKTOR’S PIANO PROWESS, GORGEOUS VOCALS, DEFT EAR FOR MELODY, AND QUIRKY SENSIBILITY HIGHLIGHT THIS ALBUM Regina Spektor has had a curious career thus far. Critics who marvel at her obvious... Find out more about Regina Spektor "What We Saw From the Cheap Seats" » |
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Beach House 'Bloom'Bloom, the fourth album from this Baltimore duo, takes you into another world. The term thrown around to describe their music is “Dream Pop”. It reminds you a little of the Cocteau Twins (or in some... |
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Patti Smith "Banga"Iconic rocker Patti Smith mines the world of poets, filmmakers, ancient exploreres, and pop culture for a visionary new recording. Patti Smith is a poet, visual artist, and a rock icon. She’s... |
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Brandi Carlile - "Bear Creek"Brandi Carlile teams up with a small group of trusted friends for an album that leans country and highlights her amazing voice and powerful songwriting. Sit up and pay attention, Brandi Carlile... |
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BlunderbussWhat happens when someone like Jack White finds himself without a band? This is a pretty interesting question. The guy has been in bands, usually multiple ones simultaneously, for about... |
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Of Monsters and Men "My Head Is An Animal"Whimsy and chamber pop combine for an impressive debut from a six-piece Icelandic band. After winning the nationwide 2010 battle-of-the-bands competition in their native Iceland, Of Monsters and... Find out more about Of Monsters and Men "My Head Is An Animal" » |
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Norah Jones "Little Broken Hearts"Norah Jones’ 2002 debut cast the new talent as the standard bearer for a new generation of jazz chanteuses. Winning five Grammy Awards including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best New... |
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Voice of AgesThe Chieftains celebrate their 50th anniversary by releasing an album that celebrates tradition by welcoming new generations of artists into the world of Irish ballads, gigs, and reels. The... |
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Live & Direct Volume 14Various Artists Live... |
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Boys and GirlsThe debut from Alabama Shakes is an exhilarating mix of soul, blues, and garage rock, elevated by the extraordinary and powerful vocals of Brittany Howard. The first thing you notice about the... |
