Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Eilen Jewell Apr 28, 2009

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"Sea of Tears" is the thrid solo album by the Eilen Jewell, known as an earnest folkie, a honky tonk chanteuse and now a roots rocker.

Cyril Neville Apr 21, 2009

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"Brand New Blues" is by the youngest of the Neville Brothers and represents his interpretation of the blues in the 21st Century.

Gomez Apr 06, 2009

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The cd "A New Tide" is the sixth album for Gomez who continue to experiment with their complex textures and folkie rhythms.

Indigo Girls Mar 31, 2009

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The new Indigo Girls' cd "Poseidon and the Bitter Bug" is a full circle return to indie status, with their first independent release since their debut album

The Decemberists Mar 24, 2009

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"On The Decemberist's fifth album "The Hazards of Love", they have put together powerful concept album that follows the travails of a woman named Margaret and her experiences with, among other things, a shapeshifter, a forest queen and a lecherous, cold hearted rake.

Madeleine Peyroux Mar 16, 2009

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"Bare Bones" is Madeleine Peyroux's fourth cd but her first with all original songs. It's sultry, seductive and she is definitely in her comfort zone.

U2 Mar 10, 2009

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"No Line on the Horizon" is U2's 11th studio album and cements their image as the biggest band in the world.

Saffire The Uppity Blues Women Mar 03, 2009

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"Havin the Last Word" is the farewell album by this trio of Blues women from Fredricksburg, VA after ten albums and twenty years together.

The Pawn Shop Lifters Feb 24, 2009

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"Rifle and Flask" is the debut album by this Hampton Roads band. They have found the sweet spot between 10 and 11 on the Spinal Tap amplifier.

Lily Allen Feb 17, 2009

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"It's Not Me It's You" is Lily Allen's second cd as she continues her spunky social commentary as tries to graduate from pop star to artist.