Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Sleater-Kinney Jan 22, 2024

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"Little Rope" is a captivating part of the band’s second act, it’s their fourth album since coming out of retirement.

Chris Stapleton Nov 13, 2023

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"Higher" is a masterful blend of country, soul, and blues that showcases his remarkable vocal range.

Michael Franti & Spearhead Nov 06, 2023

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A Sense of Community is what they are after on their 13th studio album “Big Big Love.”

The Mountain Goats Oct 30, 2023

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“Jenny From Thebes” is a full blown rock opera about a character first introduced on a 2002 album.

Rolling Stones Oct 23, 2023

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“Hackney Diamonds” is the return to form that no one ever expected

Margo Price Oct 16, 2023

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“Strays 2” a companion recording to an album she released in January that stands on it’s own but also expands the first album’s mythology

Sufjan Stevens Oct 09, 2023

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“Javelin” is a career defining work

Wilco Oct 02, 2023

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On their 13th album “Cousin” they offer some great reflections on the world today and their inability to understand it.

Lowland Hum Sep 25, 2023

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Their newest album “From Self With Love” arrives after a tumultuous year for them

The Record Company Sep 18, 2023

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On their fourth album, called “The Fourth Album” they get back to the basics of what they started out being; a kick-ass, original blues-rock band.