August 2011

Our Blood
$14.95
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Richard Buckner

Folk/Pop

The singer-songwriter's first album in almost five years takes a step away from the alt-country of Buckner's earlier work. Our Blood finds Buckner's lazy growl backed by pedal steel player Buddy Cage and Sonic Youth percussionist Steve Shelley.


Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns
$17.95
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John Hiatt

Folk/Pop

One of the most respected songwriters in the roots music genre, this marks Hiatt's 20th album since his 1974 debut. Dirty Jeans continues Hiatt's return to heartland rock, shot through with a deep blues streak. 


Days to Recall
$13.95
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Justin Hines

Folk/Pop

Featured on a PBS special, Hines is a Canadian singer who performs from a wheelchair due to a rare muscular disorder. Blessed with a clear and soulful voice, Hines' repertoire runs the gamut from inspirational to bluesy.

 


Marble Son
$11.95
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Jesse Sykes

Folk/Pop

The fourth CD from Seattle's dark, alt-country band finds them heading in a more folk rock direction. Aside from Sykes' smoky voice, much of the attention is focused on Phil Wandscher's expressive guitar work. 


Smoke Ring Halo
$9.95
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The Wood Brothers

Folk/Pop

With a strong background in the jazz world, The Wood Brothers here seek to distance themselves from preconceptions. "A toe-tapping collection of tracks that hark to the days of harmonica-driven southern rock, while exploring the duo’s soulful side." (Paste Magazine)

http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2011/07/album-stream-wood-brothers —-smoke-ring-halo.html

 


Reflection
$15.95
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Keb Mo

Jazz

Featured on existence: "It encompasses a lifetime of influences, merging blues, jazz, soul and roots music. Partnering vocals with country star Vince Gill and India.Arie, this album is the combination of groovy hooks and honest thought."

http://exystence.net/blog/2011/07/27/keb-mo-the-reflection-2011/

 


Jeff Bridges
$18.95
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Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Genre: Folk/Pop

As heard on NPR, Bridges was inspired to record his own album after playing a down and out country singer in the movie Crazy Heart. Produced by T Bone Burnett, Bridges wrote a handful of tracks, and also sings americana tunes by Greg Brown, Stephen Bruton, Gary Nicholson and more.


Kitty Wells Dresses: Songs of the Queen of Country
$11.95
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Laura Cantrell

Kitty Wells Dresses: Songs of the Queen of Country

Genre: Folk/Pop

The singer-songwriter and country music afficionado pays tribute to country music legend Kitty Wells. Cantrell contributes her own tunes, as well as many made famous by wells herself.


Songs & Stories
$13.95
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Guy Clark

Songs & Stories

Genre: Folk/Pop

The legendary Texas songwriter offers a live collection of classic and recent hits. Joined by favorite collaborators Verlon Thompson and Shawn Camp, Clark alternates songs and stories about his experiences as a songwriter.


Bright Lights
$12.95
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Dead Man Winter

Bright Lights

Genre: Folk/Pop

Dead Man Winter is a Minneapolis band composed of three members of the bluegrass group Trampled By Turtles and their fellow musicians. Like TBT, this group prominently features fiddle and guitar, but demonstrates a more roots rock sound.


Cars
$16.95
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Kris Delmhorst

Cars

Genre: Folk/Pop

Delmhorst is a critically acclaimed contemporary singer-songwriter whose songs have been recorded by a number of other artists. Here, she surprises fans with a collection of songs made famous by the rock group The Cars.


Neon Blue Bird
$14.95
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Ollabelle

Neon Blue Bird

Genre: Folk/Pop

As heard on NPR: "Neon Blue Bird is a showcase of Ollabelle's influences, from its gospel roots ("Be Your Woman") to its traditional Americana sensibilities ("Swanee River"). Elsewhere, the band sounds downright contemporary, as on "Brotherly Love." A handful of covers and reinterpreted traditional songs pop up between the originals, including my favorite version to date of Taj Mahal's "Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes."


Just a Dream
$14.95
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Moreland & Arbuckle

Just a Dream

Genre: Jazz

"Their previous releases adequately captured the duo's live vocal-harp-guitar swamp rock fireworks, but this one is crafted with more care and attention to details that enhance the raw power that remains at the heart of their approach. Chris Wiser lays down swirling organ on four tracks, adding to the intensity of tunes such as "Purgatory" and the thunderous "Troll" that already charge ahead with locomotive force." ~ Hal Horowitz, Rovi All Music Guide


Concrete
$10.95
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Sunny Sweeney

Concrete

Genre: Folk/Pop

Nearly five years after her critically lauded debut, Sweeney returns with her first major label effort. Like her debut, Concrete focuses on her sweet, classic country voice, frequently clever wordplay, and honky tonk style.


Blackbird Diaries
$15.95
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Dave Stewart

Blackbird Diaries

Genre: Folk/Pop

The male half of Eurythmics releases a new album, recorded at Nashville's Blackbird Studios. With guests such as Stevie Nicks, Secret Sisters and Colbie Caillat, the album surprises with a country sound, including steel guitar and rootsy riffs.


Bad Blood
$10.95
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Ana Egge

Bad Blood

Genre: Folk/Pop

Produced by Steve Earle, the Brooklyn americana singer-songwriter is also joined by Alison Moorer on her new collection of songs. Whereas previous CDs focused on Egge's folk side, or her jazz influences, Bad Blood is her first album that leans in a country direction.


Bill Monroe Centennial Celebration
$18.95
Model: cd_BillM

Various

Bill Monroe Centennial Celebration

Genre: Folk/Pop

On the 100th anniversary of the bluegrass legend's birth, friends and fans have assembled this 2 disc set of tunes in tribute.  Playing songs written and made famous by Monroe are classic and contemporary bluegrass acts, including Ricky Skaggs, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Grascals and more.


Ghostbird
$13.95
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Zee Avi

Ghostbird

Genre: Folk/Pop

In light of her laidback style and positive vibe, it's little surprise that Malaysian folk-pop singer Zee Avi's sophomore album is on Jack Johnson's Brushfire label. Avi's music is based on the simplicity of classic jazz, elemental acoustic guitar, and the singer's syrupy, rich vocal delivery.