Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Eilen Jewell May 26, 2015

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The experiences of new motherhood and moving back to her hometown are reflected in Sundown Over Ghost Town, an album of noirish Americana balladry.

The Helio Sequence May 18, 2015

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The long time indie duo's new album is self titled hinting at a new beginning for the band by adding an element thats been missing from the past albums, spontaneity.

Major and the Monbacks May 11, 2015

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The self titled debut album from this Norfolk band captures a party like atmosphere with a horn section fueled set of originals and some real soul music showmanship.

Karl Werne May 04, 2015

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The cerebral Hampton Roads artist is able to capture the magic of his live performances on his debut, solo, studio album This Little Notebook.

The Weepies Apr 27, 2015

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Sirens is the first album in five years from this Married duo and the songs are inspired by Deb Talans struggle with stage 3 breast cancer and her eventual triumph over it.

Great Lake Swimmers Apr 20, 2015

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A Forest of Arms is the sixth album by the Canadian band that uses the environment as its muse. Its the perfect soundtrack to a walk in the woods.

Pokey Lafarge Apr 06, 2015

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Something in the Water is the fifth album by this midwestern master of western swing, ragtime, jazz, folk and blues whose contemporary lyrics make his music more timeless than retro.

Sufjan Stevens Mar 30, 2015

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Carrie and Lowell is a sparse and brilliant examination of Stevens' complicated relationship with his Mother and Stepfather.

Laura Marling Mar 23, 2015

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Short Movie is the fifth album for the Mercury prize winner who traveled anonymously across America to get inspiration for this masterful album.

Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield Mar 16, 2015

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These two well known singers in their own right join together to pay tribute to the tortured genius of the late Elliott Smith.