Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Tom Petty Oct 01, 2018

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Almost one year to the day after he shockingly passed away, “An American Treasure” bridges the gaps between the six cd box set “Playback” released in 1995 with four more discs of previously unreleased material.

Alejandro Escovedo Sep 17, 2018

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“The Crossing” is about the Mexican/American border and the drama that unfolds there daily.

Paul McCartney Sep 10, 2018

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Considering that he is now 76 years old, “Egypt Station” his first album in five years should be savored. That it happens to be his best collection of songs in decades is just icing on the cake.

Passenger Sep 03, 2018

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“Runaway” not only lives up to this British artist's name but reveals his love of America with it’s theme of traveling cross-country. It’s one of the great road trip albums ever recorded.

Devotchka Aug 27, 2018

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“This Night Falls Forever” is dripping in bittersweet romanticism with dramatic flourishes that are spine-tingling.

Death Cab For Cutie Aug 20, 2018

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The band has been so good for so long and on their ninth album “Thank You For Today” they continue that string of excellence.

Dawn Landes Aug 14, 2018

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Over her fifteen year career, she has been known for bridging different styles but on “Meet me at the river” she dedicates all her songs to the classic country formula.

Wes Charlton Jul 24, 2018

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A native of Virginia’s northern neck, Charlton has lived a lot of life and his new album “Morning Stars” draws on those experiences with dense guitar work, driving rhythms and earnest vocals.

Eliza Gilkyson Jul 16, 2018

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“Secularia” is her twentieth album and amid contributions from different members of her family she sings of spirituality. The songs praise the mystery and wonder of the world.

Rory Block Jul 09, 2018

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The acoustic blues great's last seven releases have been tribute albums to some of the greatest old-time bluesmen, now she’s starting on the women. "A Woman's Soul: A Tribute to Bessie Smith” is the first of a series she will dedicate to the women of the blues.

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