Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers Jun 20, 2016

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The artist goes nowhere near a piano on "Rehab Reunion" a rootsy new album, relying on playing the dulcimer and his vocal Virginia twang to bring out his humorous storytelling ability.

Band of Horses Jun 14, 2016

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"Why Are You OK" is the band's fifth album and their most focused, combining leader Ben Bridwells' sweet voice with swirling, layered guitars and sonic vocal harmony.

Shawn Colvin & Steve Earle Jun 06, 2016

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After a tour last year where they shared the stage, they have recorded "Colvin & Earle," a duets album with an all-star band led by producer Buddy Miller. It highlights the best of both Americana icons and succeeds despite their obvious differences

Beth Orton May 31, 2016

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On “Kidsticks” Beth Orton rediscovers the folktronica sound she started twenty years ago. Marrying these two seemingly unblendable genres she has created her most kinetic album yet.

Brett Dennen May 23, 2016

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Por Favor is the sixth album from this baby faced, high tenored singer whose profound songs compel us to take him more seriously.

Darrell Scott May 16, 2016

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Couchville Sessions was originally recorded in 2001 by the long time Americana artist and it's so good it begs the question, what took him so long to put it out?

Radiohead May 10, 2016

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A Moon Shaped Pool is a surprise new album, their first in five years and ranks among their best.

The Jayhawks May 02, 2016

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on Paging Mr Proust the band continues to define the term Alt country by looking back over their thirty year legacy while forging ahead with new ideas.

Rogue Wave Apr 25, 2016

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The indie band has, after six albums, come up with their signature release, Delusions of Grand Fur, combining power pop, acoustic ditties and a little electronica.

Santana Apr 18, 2016

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The cagily titled new album IV reunites the band that last recorded on the album III forty five years ago. They prove that not only were they great back then, but they've improved.

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