Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Erika Wennerstrom Mar 26, 2018

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It’s fascinating when an artist can take personal experience and turn it into inspiring music. That’s what The Heartless Bastards' leader has done on her solo debut album.

The Decemberists Mar 19, 2018

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“I’ll Be Your Girl” is the album the band said would free them from old patterns and allow them to try something different. Turns out it’s hard to shake the sound the band has established.

David Byrne Mar 12, 2018

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The former Talking Heads leader has released his first true solo album in 14 years “American Utopia” and says “These songs attempt to depict the world we live in now. Many of us ask ourselves-well, does it have to be like this? These songs are about that asking.”

Lucy Dacus Mar 05, 2018

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The Richmond, Virginia artist has released her second album, “Historian” and, as good as her debut was, the 22 year-old’s music has grown by leaps and bounds and her understated confidence makes this an album that will be noticed all over the country.

S. Carey Feb 26, 2018

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Best known as keyboardist and percussionist for Bon Iver, on his third solo album “Hundred Acres” he has simplified his instrumentation in order to emulate the lyrics of these songs about simplicity and the power of nature.

Brandi Carlile Feb 19, 2018

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Her sixth studio album "By The Way I Forgive You” is an exercise in using forgiveness as a source of strength and the past to prove her right. She is in a strong place and ready to sing about it.

Franz Ferdinand Feb 13, 2018

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Five years after their last album, the Scottish rockers have returned with “Always Ascending” and, like the title suggests, they have pushed the boundaries of their sardonic brand of dance rock.

The Wood Brothers Feb 05, 2018

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“One Drop of Truth” has an irresistible friendliness to it, not only in Oliver Wood’s quirky southern twang but the way the songs are unique to themselves, like enthralling stories told by a gifted raconteur.

Mary Gauthier Jan 29, 2018

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"Rifles and Rosary Beads" is a powerful change in direction for the long-time singer songwriter. After eleven albums of mostly autobiographical songs, she has co-written all the songs with military men and women who are veterans of combat. It’s an album unlike any other, directly tapping into the lives of those who protect this country.

First Aid Kit Jan 22, 2018

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The Swedish sisters of First Aid Kit could not have known that the "Metoo" phenomenon would be taking hold while they were recording their fourth album, “Ruins” but it is the perfect sound track for a movement that empowers women and encourages individuality.

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