Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Michael Franti & Spearhead Jan 28, 2019

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Eighteen years after vol. 1, they have released "Stay Human vol. 2." It’s an album with a serious message but is bursting with positivity.

Sharon Van Etten Jan 21, 2019

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“Remind Me Tomorrow” reflects all her new artistic outlets by evolving her sound to be more ambitious, atmospheric and grander.

Sharon Van Etten Jan 21, 2019

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“Remind Me Tomorrow” reflects all her new artistic outlets by evolving her sound to be more ambitious, atmospheric and grander.

Mumford and Sons Nov 19, 2018

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“Delta” their fourth studio release shows that they’ve learned that to play to big crowds, you need a big sound.

Rhett Miller Nov 12, 2018

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"The Messenger" digs deep into the psyche of the Old 97's front man in a way he hasn't done before.

Bob Dylan Nov 08, 2018

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After recording most of the songs for his landmark 1974 album, "Blood on the Tracks" Dylan was ready to release it but suddenly changed his mind and re-recorded much of it. Those original recordings are now released for the first time on “More Blood, More Tracks: The Bootleg Series Volume 14.”

Joe Louis Walker, Bruce Katz, Giles Robson Oct 29, 2018

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The Blues has never sounded more intimate than on the all acoustic new album “Journeys to the Heart of the Blues.” It’s an authentic recreation of rare and classic blues songs.

The Watson Twins Oct 22, 2018

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This is a live performance and interview with the duo who's new album is called..."Duo."

John Hiatt Oct 15, 2018

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“The Eclipse Sessions” was recorded over four days during the solar eclipse of 2017 inspiring him to record one of his best albums in years.

Phosphorescent Oct 08, 2018

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Five years after releasing his turbulent sounding break-through album Phosphorescent, aka Matthew Houck has put his restless demons aside for a stable, hazy groove of contentment on “C’e La Vie.”