Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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LCD Soundsystem Sep 04, 2017

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The unexpected comeback album, “American Dream” arrives following an equally surprising 7 year hiatus after releasing a trilogy of the some of the best dance rock of the 2000’s. James Murphy’s trepidation with getting older not withstanding, he is the hippest 40-something on the planet.

Iron & Wine Aug 28, 2017

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Sam Beam's new album "Beast Epic" returns to the more purely acoustic style of his first few albums.

Rick Estrin & the Nightcats Aug 21, 2017

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The coolest blues band in the world is back for more big fun and world class rhythm and blues on “Groovin’ in Greaseland.”

Arcade Fire Jul 31, 2017

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How do you comment on the over-consumption of society while adding more content to consume? The band’s fifth album, "Everything Now" never answers that question but dances its way through a great set of songs trying to.

Stu Larsen Jul 24, 2017

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His second album "Resolute" is a travelogue of his wanderlust, relating the places he’s been to his romantic relationships.

Broken Social Scene Jul 17, 2017

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As the title suggests “Hug of Thunder," their first album in seven years, is a balance of big anthemic rockers and more intimate, downbeat gems.

Randall Bramblett Jul 10, 2017

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“Juke Joint at the Edge of the World” is the eleventh album by the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and it’s musical grit and funky tunes make it one of his best.

The Cash Box Kings Jul 03, 2017

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"Royal Mint" mixes classic covers and their own originals using their unique mix of Chicago blues and Memphis rockabilly…bluesabilly!

Slaid Cleaves Jun 23, 2017

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“Ghost on the Car Radio” brings to life some of the characters who have been affected by the crumbling of small town America.

Steve Earle & the Dukes Jun 19, 2017

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After a couple of experiments, he is back where he belongs on his new album “So You Wanna Be an Outlaw,” banging out rocking new tunes on the fringes of the country music world.