Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Jenny Lewis Jun 12, 2023

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The former Rilo Kiley lead singer, has always had a little country influence in her solo albums and on “Joy’all” she embraces that style

Bully Jun 05, 2023

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“Lucky For You”, with equal parts punk, shoegaze, brit pop and anthemic rock, is an album meant to be played loud.

Arlo Parks May 30, 2023

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The follow up to her Mercury Prize winning debut from 2021, “My Soft Machine”

Dave Matthews Band May 22, 2023

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On their tenth album “Walk Around the Moon” they continue to find innovative ways to keep the groove fresh.

Parker Millsap May 15, 2023

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“Wilderness Within You” is his 6th album and juxtaposes songs that vary wildly in arrangements from acoustic front porch strummings to psychedelic electronic experiments

Eilen Jewell May 08, 2023

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“Get Behind the Wheel,” her tenth album, tells of the nadir her career hit during the pandemic and how, by refocusing her life, she was able to liberate herself

The National May 01, 2023

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Their 9th album “The First Two Pages of Frankenstein” builds on their already well-established core sound of poetic somberness

Lael Neale Apr 24, 2023

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Her third album “Star Eaters Delight” distinguishes her as a lo-fi singer songwriter with a voice and instrumental approach that sound like no other artist today.

Natalie Merchant Apr 17, 2023

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"Keep Your Courage" is the first solo album in nine years from the former 10,000 Maniacs lead singer.

Ruston Kelly Apr 10, 2023

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“The Weakness” comes after his divorce from Kacy Musgraves, it’s theme deals more with the resilience needed to handle all transitions in life