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.

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Calexico & Iron and Wine Jun 17, 2019

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The two long-time indie rock pioneers have joined forces for a second time on the Album “Years to Burn.”

Kishi Bashi Jun 10, 2019

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“Omoiyari” is his fifth and most accomplished album, a set of songs all inspired by the Japanese interment camps in the US in World War II.

Apex Manor Jun 03, 2019

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"Heartbreak City" is Apex Manor’s first album in eight years, during that time Ross Flournoy, the bands leader faltered, then righted himself and returns to music with a new outlook; sober and ready to share his conviction to stay that way.

Justin Townes Earle May 28, 2019

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His ability to create characters through his songs has never been sharper than on his new album “The Saint of Lost Causes.”

Justin Townes Earle May 28, 2019

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His ability to create characters through his songs has never been sharper than on his new album “The Saint of Lost Causes.”

The National May 20, 2019

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“I Am Easy To Find” is the eighth release for this brooding and melancholy band and, if possible, their music has become even more cinematic with the addition of an Oscar winning filmmaker overseeing the production.

Mark Rogers May 13, 2019

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“Laying it Down,” with great backing talent, earnest vocals and some solid, relatable songs, hits a sweet Americana spot.

Vampire Weekend May 06, 2019

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Their first album in six years “Father of the Bride” reflects a lot of changes within the band that results in an 18 song tour de force of irresistible, imaginative and trend setting music.

Josh Ritter Apr 29, 2019

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On his tenth album in twenty years, “Fever Breaks” he shakes up the consistency he is so well known for and adds a new dimension to his music through a perfect musical partnership with multi-Grammy award winner Jason Isbell as his producer and band leader.

The Ben Phelps Project Apr 22, 2019

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Everything about “Wake Up the Guards”is big. From the scorching saxophone blasts, to the torrid bass, guitar and keyboard interplay to it’s fifteen tracks of rock jazz and soul fusion, it's a big step forward for this Hampton Roads band