Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Anderson East Jan 15, 2018

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Anderson East’s second album, appropriately titled “Encore” is a hot mess of Rock, soul, blues, Americana and something that sets this 29-year-old apart from other newcomers, a voice roaring with emotion and experience

Langhorne Slim Nov 13, 2017

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The new album “Lost at Last Vol. 1” is made up of songs adhering to a central theme about “living in amazement, wonder and following our soul’s actual calling."

Feral Conservatives Nov 06, 2017

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The third album by the Virginia Beach band has songs about overcoming obstacles and the energy makes “Better Lives” a musical diamond in the rough.

Joe Henry Oct 30, 2017

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The long-time producer and singer-songwriter's 14th album “Thrum” is informed by his love of poetry.

Margo Price Oct 23, 2017

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“All American Made” is her second album following hot on the heels of her 2016 debut and addresses some political issues not usually found on an Americana recording.

Beck Oct 16, 2017

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Like it’s title suggests “Colors" is not only a return to the exuberant dance pop that made him famous in the nineties, but an album with a relentlessly optimistic outlook on the future.

JD McPherson Oct 09, 2017

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The 40-year-old discovered his muse later in life than most but on his third album “Undivided Heart and Soul” he’s making up for lost time.

Jessica Lea Mayfield Oct 02, 2017

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Her fourth album “Sorry is Gone” musically chronicles her real life escape from an abusive relationship.

Josh Ritter Sep 25, 2017

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"Gathering" is the ninth album from the long-time singer-songwriter and one of his loosest but most compelling yet.

Bruce Cockburn Sep 18, 2017

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“Bone on Bone” is the first album in six years from one of Canada’s most accomplished artists.