Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Ray Wylie Hubbard Jan 18, 2010

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"A. Enlightenment B. Endarkment (Hint There is no C)" continues the veteran Gonzo musician's string of gritty, yet meticulously produced Americana albums

Vampire Weekend Jan 11, 2010

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"Contra" lives up to the hype of being one of the most anticipated new releases of 2010

Norah Jones Nov 16, 2009

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"The Fall" Norah's "rock experiment" turns out to sound more like a natural evolutionary step for her music.

Weezer Nov 09, 2009

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"Raditude" is Weezer's attempt to come to terms with their own aging while remaining true to their slacker lifestyle. It works

Jay Farrar and Benjamin Gibbard Nov 02, 2009

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"One Fast Move or I'm Gone" is a musical transcription of the Jack Kerouac novel "Big Sur" by the frontmen of Death Cab For Cutie and Son Volt.

The Swell Season Oct 26, 2009

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"Strict Joy" is the first album under that group name for the duo who won the Oscar for Best Song in the Movie "Once."

Erin McKeown Oct 19, 2009

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"Hundreds of Lions" is Erin McKeown's first album of original material in nearly five years and is as quirky, challenging and inventive as ever.

Rosanne Cash Oct 12, 2009

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"The List" is taken from a list of songs Rosanne's father, Johnny Cash made up for her when she was 18, it was called "100 Essential Country Songs."

Avett Brothers Oct 05, 2009

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This trio from North Carolina prove they are ready for the big time with their major label debut album.

Monsters of Folk Sep 28, 2009

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If supergroup is the name given to a band that is greater than the sum of it's parts, then this collaboration between Conor Oberst, Jim James, M. Ward and Mike Mogis fits the bill.