Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Jim James Jul 02, 2018

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The third solo album from the leader of My Morning Jacket has a title that perfectly describes it. “Uniform Distortion” is a collection of guitar ready rockers about the digital age and it’s darker side.

The Record Company Jun 25, 2018

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The final song on the new album “All of This Life” is called “I'm Changing” but fans of the band’s Grammy nominated debut need not worry they are still rockin’ the blues like no other band today and using the experience of the success they’ve had to inspire them to ever greater heights

Arthur Buck Jun 18, 2018

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"Arthur Buck" is an album length collaboration between Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck, two long-time indie rock heroes, Buck, with REM and Arthur, with his solo career of 14 albums.

Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore Jun 04, 2018

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On "Downey to Lubbuck," the album named after their respective hometowns, the two legendary Americana artists find a lot in common.

Courtney Barnett May 21, 2018

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Guitars rule on the Australian artist's new album “Tell Me How You Really Feel.” The Nirvana inspired bashing combined with her deadpan vocals make this a welcome anomaly in a music world increasingly dominated by synths and auto-tune.

Ry Cooder May 15, 2018

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On his new album “The Prodigal Son” there are eight covers of old Blues and Gospel songs and three new originals, illustrating his view of himself as a caretaker of American roots music, one who has returned to where he started more than 50 years ago.

Dr. Dog Apr 30, 2018

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The indie band from Philadelphia has been around for over 15 years but recently re-evaluated their process. Thankfully, tinkering is all that was needed and “Critical Equation” sounds as fresh as anything they’ve done.

Old Crow Medicine Show Apr 23, 2018

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“Volunteer” is the 7th album from the best Americana band in America, the boisterous, street corner stomps and heartfelt ballads flow freely as they draw inspiration from their twenty years as band .

Buddha Council Apr 09, 2018

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“True Love,” the third album from this five piece reggae outfit from Hampton Roads, throbs with rhythmic intensity and psychedelia and doesn’t let up until they get their message of positivity and togetherness across.

Kim Richey Apr 02, 2018

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Her new album's title,“Edgeland,” is a term used to describe areas of the United States that fall between the urban centers and the rural countryside. It’s the perfect metaphor for her hard-to-categorize music.