Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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**Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue**

All week, on each edition of Out of the Box, listen for songs from one of the best albums that’s just hitting stores and hear Paul Shugrue’s review of that album.

Latest Episodes:

The Districts Mar 14, 2022

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On their fifth album, “Great American Painting” their previous experiments have come to fruition.

Band of Horses Mar 07, 2022

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“Things Are Great” is a back to basics album from a band relying on the strengths that have made them special from the beginning.

Tears for Fears Feb 28, 2022

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"The Tipping Point", their first album in 18 years, is a glorious return to form.

Hurray For The Riff Raff Feb 21, 2022

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Ever since their breakthrough album in 2014, the artist behind the band, Alynda Segarra has been distancing herself from it’s Americana sound. “Life on Earth” continues that evolution

Spoon Feb 14, 2022

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One of the most reliable bands in rock and roll continues that dependability on their tenth album “Lucifer on the Sofa.”

Mitski Feb 07, 2022

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Mitski’s new album "Laurel Hell" warns of the pitfalls that are inherent in the pursuit of love.

Eric Gales Jan 31, 2022

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"Crown" is a modern blues showcase that is equal parts soul, funk and blues.

Aoife O'Donovan Jan 24, 2022

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The pandemic caused the long-time folkie to create her new album "Age of Apathy" alone and then virtually collaborate on the arrangements and instrumentation. Not surprisingly the result is a much more intimate set of songs.

The Lumineers Jan 18, 2022

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“Brightside” is a more stripped down version of their sound but no less optimistic.

Courtney Barnett Nov 15, 2021

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The Australian singer’s “Things Take Time, Take Time” is gentler than her first two, out of necessity. Her more bombastic tendencies are muted by the pandemic.