CD of the Week

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		Both Sides of the Gun The seventh studio album from the California-born singer/songwriter is his first double album of new material. Although the running time could have fit on one disc, Harper separated Both Sides of the... Find out more about Both Sides of the Gun »
		American Myth Jackie Greene'sophomore release is quite different from his debut according to the artist. "Sweet Somewhere Bound" was a solo effort and the songs reflected that in both spirit and arrangement. "... Find out more about American Myth »
		The Life Pursuit The Scottish group has always been known for their quirky pop sensibilities, and the new album is a fine example of their style. Belle... Find out more about The Life Pursuit »
		I'm a Mountain In the two years since singer/songwriter Sarah Harmer's last album, All of Our Names, she has become more deeply involved in environmental projects in her native Ontario, Canada. So, too, has she... Find out more about I'm a Mountain »
		Hope and Desire The fourth studio album from the Boston blues singer and musician is a very different record for her. Not only did she not write any material of her own, but she also doesn't play any guitar on it.... Find out more about Hope and Desire »
		Behind the Levee The New Orleans group pay tribute to stories and legends of their native city on their sixth and latest studio album. Recorded before Hurricane Katrina devasted the area, the album has a wistfulness... Find out more about Behind the Levee »
		Comfort of Strangers Orton returns with her fourth album, marking the 10th anniversary of her debut album Trailer Park. Comfort of Strangers is an initimate album, a kaleidescopic look at affairs of the heart draped over... Find out more about Comfort of Strangers »
		If Songs Could Be Held Rosie Thomas grew up in Detroit the daughter of two musicians, eventually relocating to Seattle to attend a private performing arts conservatory there. She began performing at comedy clubs, even once... Find out more about If Songs Could Be Held »
		Black Cadillac The new album by Rosanne Cash is her eleventh studio release and her first in three years. The material was written during a two year period during which Rosanne lost her father Johnny, her mother... Find out more about Black Cadillac »
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		Aerial What other recent album—or indeed any album—features songs about Elvis Presely, Joan of Arc, an ode to the number pi in which a shockingly large number of pi's actual digits are sung? All this plus a... Find out more about Aerial »
		Coles Corner Sheffield, England, native Richard Hawley often sounds like a performer you'd hear on a David Lynch movie soundtrack—his style merges that of an early rock... Find out more about Coles Corner »
		Guero The eighth album by Beck continues his musical evolution with a complicated, 14-song album which will variously delight, amaze, and confound listeners. He's got his usual fascinating melange of... Find out more about Guero »
		Back to Me The Ottawa singer/songwriter's second outing is a beaut. Rarely is a performer able to toss aside any notion of a sophomore slump as confidently and authoritatively as Edwards did on this great set... Find out more about Back to Me »
		Haughty Melodic Throughout December we are revisiting some of 2005's best albums which were previously featured as a CD of the Week, and we continue with the latest from former Soul Coughing frontman Mike Doughty... Find out more about Haughty Melodic »
		Billy Miles The self-titled debut album of Southern California native Billy Miles takes a jazzy R... Find out more about Billy Miles »
		Nashville As we head into 2005's home stretch, we are pulling out past CDs of the Week that rank among the year's best and give you a second opportunity to receive this album with your support of WYEP.Josh... Find out more about Nashville »
		Shine Modern jamband legends Phish finally called it quits, apparently for good, last year, and guitarist Trey Anastasio return to record racks with his second rock solo album. Although diehard Phish phans... Find out more about Shine »
		Year of Meteors Year of Meteors is the fifth album by Seattle singer/songwriter Laura Veirs. Her debut record, in 1999, was just a straightforward affair, recorded live and featuring only Veirs and her acoustic... Find out more about Year of Meteors »
		Little Fugitive Amy Rigby's fifth album is Little Fugutives, featuring Rigby's retro-flavored rock and fine wit on display throughout. The key moment on the album comes during the last 20 seconds of the first single... Find out more about Little Fugitive »
		Extraordinary Machine Fiona Apple's long-awaited third album is a nice collection of intricate songs, a little more complex than her earlier music if not as immediately obvious. After her second album, Apple took... Find out more about Extraordinary Machine »
		Childish Things The Texas singer/songwriter's seventh studio album, and first since 2002's St. Mary of the Woods, features some of McMurtry's finest songwriting and some raging observations on the state of America... Find out more about Childish Things »
		Souls Alike Souls Alike is Raitt's eighteenth album, her follow-up to 2002's Silver Lining. This record is the first time the nine-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has produced her... Find out more about Souls Alike »
		Why Should the Fire Die? Find out more about Why Should the Fire Die? »
		The Outsider Find out more about The Outsider »