Grant-Lee Phillips – Mobilize
Some records defy explanation and rise above any praise or criticism. They exist in a realm of their own creation and definition, undeserving of attempts to categorize or humanize their … Read More
Kim Richey – Rise
There’s a lot about Kim Richey’s Rise that is intriguing. All of it seems to circle around the balancing of playful and contemplative moods. The lyrics, the instrumentation, the arrangements … Read More
Indigo Girls – Rites of Passage
Though not what you’d call polished or slick, Rites of Passage introduces a sound and structure that are a touch more refined than previous albums by Indigo Girls. Thanks to … Read More
Sweet Honey in the Rock – Sacred Ground
Rooted in spiritual music and steeped in African-American tradition without being preachy or heavy-handed, Sacred Ground pulls from the various faiths and life experiences of the women of Sweet Honey … Read More
Rose Polenzani – Anybody
Song Sequencing 101 must teach artists to start an album with their strongest song, figuring that if they are reeled in from the very beginning, listeners will give the record … Read More
Toad the Wet Sprocket – Fear
Not only did Fear yield the Top 40 breakthrough hit “All I Want,” but it also marked the emergence of a more refined Toad the Wet Sprocket. A far cry … Read More
Chatting It Up with Mieka Pauley
Mieka Pauley is a wonderful independent artist emerging out of Boston. Her first full-length release, Elijah Drop Your Gun, came out recently after a couple of previous EPs. Mieka’s soulful … Read More
Chatting It Up with Kris Delmhorst
Kris Delmhorst is known, at least in my mind, as one of the best sad song writers around. Her tunes have gotten me through some serious heartaches. The slinky textures … Read More