In and Out of Blue: The Black Keys – Turn Blue
By Ali Green The Black Keys Turn Blue (Nonesuch) It’s been over a decade since the Black Keys stole my heart. Their rise to Madison Square Garden-level stardom was hard-fought, … Read more
Album Reviews
The Emperors Of Wyoming – The Emperors Of Wyoming (Liaison Music)
Long before he attained world renown as the super producer of such alt-rock landmarks as Nirvana’s Nevermind and the first Garbage LP (where he also played drums), Butch Vig was … Read more
Jim Keller – Heaven Can Wait (Elisha James Music)
Jim Keller has a rock and roll heart, but his latest album finds him in a more thoughtful mood. The lyrics of most of these songs – co-written by Keller’s … Read more
Ian Siegal – Man & Guitar (Nugene Records)
This is a huge step as Ian Siegal takes time away from his bands and plays the Royal Albert Hall solo. He lets us all see that he is not … Read more
Jim Mize – Jim Mize (Fat Possum/Big Legal Mess)
Discovering a talented new artist is very rewarding and at times unusual. Such is the case with 57 year old Arkansas native Jim Mize. Like the best of southern songwriters, … Read more
John Fullbright – Songs (Blue Dirt Records)
A few songwriters have figured out how to write exciting melodies whose notes follow in unexpected patterns to send shivers—visceral or intellectual—through the listener. Richard Strauss’ “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” (opening … Read more
Swans – To Be Kind (Mute/Young God)
There was a time when Swans created music so dense and loud it caused visceral gastronomic reactions from audience members during their concerts in the late 80s and early 90s. … Read more
Various Artists – Midnight Rider: A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band…
When they fold up their billowing mushroom tent for the final time, 2014 will have been a full-on Allman Brothers year given the variety of concert celebrations, albums, DVDs, and … Read more
Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters – Good News (Stony Plain)
For over 25 years, guitarist Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters have consistently released heartfelt guitar-driven blues, and Good News ably continues that tradition. Released on the heels of his third … Read more
Jack White – Lazzaretto (Third Man Records)
I’ve spent the last few days thinking about Lazaretto and a proper, eloquent way to explain the importance of Jack White in my life. The White Stripes and the Raconteurs, … Read more
