Blog Profile / Amber Waves of Twang
| URL : | http://amberwavesoftwang.blogspot.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Music / Country | |
| Posts on Regator: | 184 | |
| Posts / Week: | 0.7 | |
| Archived Since: | April 1, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Bill Mallonee - Amber Waves
Bill Mallonee's 50th release (that is not a typo by the way.) is one of his most impassioned. I realize that is a bold statement when the referenced artist has such a large body of wok. The lyrics on "Amber Waves" are full of pain and loss. Show More Summary
Kris Kristofferson - New Album
Kris Kristofferson will be releasing his first album in 4 years. "Feeling Mortal" is garnering a lot of advance buzz. Combine the aforementioned praise with the simple fact that it is Kris Kristofferson receiving it, it will likely be worth buying without sampling.
American Authors
The American Authors are a band emerging from the Brooklyn scene. Their first single "Believer" is in the top 20 on Sirius/XM Alt-Nation chart. It is an infectious Power Pop song. Check out the link below and listen: Believer
AWT - Best of 2012
As it seems to be the case every year, there was way too much good music produced in 2012. I try hard to keep up with new releases, but it is often at the expense of time that would otherwise be spent on my favorites. However, for the purpose of "cussing and discussing" here is my attempt to rank my favorite albums of 2012:1. Show More Summary
Tift Merritt - Travelling Alone
Tift Merritt has outdone herself. She just released the best CD of her career. I am not kidding. Bramble Rose was her ground breaking first release. Another Country equaled Bramble Rose, but it didn’t best it. With the release of Travelling Alone, she has set a new standard for herself. Show More Summary
Video: Corb Lund
A lot of great music comes from north of the border, and Corb Lund is one of the best. A great songwriter and ambassador for Canadian Country music, he is finally starting to get his due down here in the lower 48. Well deserved critical acclaim has been directed at his new album, "Cabin Fever". Here is a video so you can hear why:
Mindy Smith's New Masterpiece
Mindy Smith’s new self-titled album finds her moving back to her roots. She delivers the music in a way that is truly her own. It is a rare quality to be able to exude this kind of passion so overtly. However it is natural for Smith, the emotions of each song rise up from inside of her, and then overtake the listener like a Geyser. Show More Summary
Jason Eady to tour with Flatlanders
The new Jason Eady album AM Country Heaven is the best pure country album released this year. It is getting great reviews and recognition. Eady has been a Favorite of mine for a while. Glad to see he is getting the recognition he deserves. Show More Summary
Wrinkle Neck Mules - Apprentice to Ghosts
The Wrinkle Neck Mules are back again, but this time with a little bit of help from a celebrity Gecko. (Down South we think that is just a fancy name for a Lizard, but I digress.) The song “Central Daylight Time” is straightforward Honky...Show More Summary
Mindy Smith New Album July 26th
It will be a self-titled release on Giant Leap/TVX records. She joins Giant leap after a string of releases on Vanguard records. She has assembled a band including Brian Sutton on guitar. I hope she will move back toward the raw emotion of her earlier releases. The first single, "Closer", seems very promising. It seems she feeling some freedom on this independent release.
10 Under the Radar for 2011
Instead of focusing on a best of list, I wanted to highlight 10 albums released in 2011, by artists that aren’t household names. There are so many hard working and passionate artists who deserve to be noticed. The current landscape of the music industry makes it difficult for artist from local and regional scenes to break through. Show More Summary
Craig Finn - Clear Heart Full Eyes
Craig Finn has always had a reputation as an accomplished lyricist. In fact, he is as much of a poet as he is a Rock and Roll musician. His lyrics invoke an emotional connection that is evident as the crowd sings along at Hold Steady gigs. Show More Summary
Warren Haynes Rings in the New Year
To celebrate the holiday season, Warren Haynes has released a free streaming version of "Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday" from his new album "Man In Motion". A holiday treat for Govt. Mule fans..Since everyday is a holiday, you have my permission to tell the boss you're taking 2012 off. Good luck with that and happy new year! Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday - Warren Haynes
Dan Hubbard and the Humadors - The Love Show
It wasn't that long ago when someone asked me "Why doesn't anyone make Rock n' Roll" anymore?" Like many folks, he quit looking for new music after he graduated college, and was now trying to search the radio for new Rock n' Roll. If...Show More Summary
Mark W. Lennon - Home of the Wheel
Listening to Mark W. Lennon’s new release Home of the Wheel, I felt as if I was transported back to depression era America without leaving 2011. At times it is the music that takes you there, and other times it is the lyrics. Lennon draws the parallels between the Modern and the past with a wide brush of Americana. Show More Summary
The Greencards - The Brick Album
It does not seem long ago that the Greencards burst onto the New Grass scene. Almost immediately they captured audiences with music that blended influences from their Australian, European and American heritages. With the release of their fifth studio album, The Brick Album, The Greencards are now one of the most respected bands around. Show More Summary
HA HA Tonka - Finally Getting Their Props
Bloodshot artists HAHA Tonka, are getting a lot of attention with their new release, "Death of a Decade"Check the links below to discover this band, if you haven't already.NPR Song of the Day - http://www.npr.org/2011/04/27/135769495/ha-ha-tonka-desire-revulsion-and-obsessive-longing?ps=cprs...Show More Summary
Overlooked and Under the Radar Releases
There has been an early flood of great releases in 2011. Below are a few that should not get lost in the shuffle:Robyn Ludwick - Out of These Blues: Produced by Gurf Morlix, This Rock and Blues album has an All-Star supporting cast. She is the younger sister of Bruce and Charlie Robison. Show More Summary
Tara Nevins - Wood and Stone
When we last saw Tara Nevins, do her own thing, outside of the Donna the Buffalo "herd", it was an award winning Bluegrass album, but it has been over 10 years since Mule to Ride. On her new release, Wood and Stone, she showcases a broader stroke of the Americana landscape. Show More Summary
Video: Alison Krauss "Paper Airplane" available Tuesday (April 12th)
The Album is amazing. Wait one day, and you will hate yourself!!!itunes