Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

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Mike Aiken Jul 29, 2008

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Mike Aiken is Hampton Roads' own sea-faring musical troubadour and "Hula Girl Highway" is his fourth album. Listen at the end of the podcast for exclusive acoustic versions of three songs from the album recorded live on Out of the Box.

The Hold Steady Jul 22, 2008

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The Hold Steady's fourth album, "Stay Positive" is so full of nods to other rock and roll bands that it's like a ride at that new Hard Rock Amusement park.

Beck Jul 15, 2008

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Beck's tenth album, "Modern Guilt" is a collaboration with producer Danger Mouse of Gnarls Barkley and presents apocalyptic lyrics with beat heavy instrumentation.

Sigur Ros Jul 08, 2008

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"Sigur Ros is an Icelandic band and their fourth album "Meo Suo Ee Eyrum Vio Spilum Endalaust" continues their unique approach to music.

Coldplay Jul 01, 2008

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"Viva La Vida or Death and All Hisd Friends" is the fourth album by this rapidly maturing british band.

Jakob Dylan Jun 17, 2008

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"Seeing Things" is the solo debut album by the leader of The Wallflowers and son of Bob.

My Morning Jacket Jun 10, 2008

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The fifth studio album by the Louisville, Kentucky band is their most experimental to date, mixing funk, soul, rock, americana and more.

Eliza Gilkyson Jun 03, 2008

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Veteran folkie Eliza Gilkyson has released perhaps her best album ever with "Beautiful World", listen for a full length, acoustic version, recorded live on Out of the Box of "Emerald Street" at the end of the podcast

Sonny Landreth May 27, 2008

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"From The Reach" is a collaboration by this Louisiana slide guitar great with other guitar legends like Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton

Death Cab For Cutie May 20, 2008

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"Narrow Stairs" is this Washington State area band's second major label release