Jesse Dee – On My Mind/In My Heart (Alligator)
Born in 1980 in Boston, singer-songwriter Jesse Dee got hooked on R&B as a pre-teen while growing up in the Boston suburb of Arlington. Listening to his idols, Al Green … Read more
Album Reviews
Alex Bleeker and the Freaks – How Far Away (Woodsist)
Real Estate bassist Alex Bleeker has always had a more roots-leaning feel as a songwriter, something that isn’t especially evident in the handful of songs he has composed for the … Read more
Eddie Spaghetti – The Value Of Nothing (Bloodshot)
The Value of Nothing is Eddie Spaghetti’s fourth solo album. Eddie is a gritty Seattle rocker from the band The Supersuckers. His new band consists of The Supersuckers’ original drummer … Read more
Booker T. Jones – Sound The Alarm (Stax)
2013 is an exciting year for Booker T. Jones, who helped shape soul music as organist of the tight, laid-back ‘60s combo Booker T. & the MGs. In April, he was honored … Read more
Various Artists – Good God! Apocryphal Hymns (Numero Group)
Much like what the title suggests, Good God! Apocryphal Hymns is a collection of gospel songs that break out of what normally might be accepted as gospel music. Sourced mainly … Read more
Alex Pangman – Have A Little Fun (Justin Time)
Alex Pangman, after undergoing a successful double lung transplant to overcome cystic fibrosis, invites us into this playful, nuanced and cheerful romp. Impressive arrangements and originals make you feel like … Read more
Tom Jones – Spirit In The Room (Rounder)
The 40th studio album by blue-eyed soul singer Sir Tom Jones is a collection of songs about struggling with faith penned by singer-songwriters and blues greats. Ethan Johns, producer of … Read more
The Source Family – The Source Family (Drag City)
Much like the documentary film this album is a soundtrack of, The Source Family explores the strange world of the enigmatic cult leader Father Yod and his commune. During the … Read more
Frank Turner – Tape Deck Heart (Interscope)
English rocker Frank Turner is what happens when the tattooed rebel cousin of the Kooks trades thrashing guitars and whisky-drenched snarling for delicate fingerpicking and whisky-drenched crooning. But after listening … Read more
Fitz & The Tantrums – More Than Just A Dream (Elektra)
The ever-fashionable and ever-retro sextet returns with its sophomore album, More Than Just a Dream. Known for their smart indie-pop-soul sounds that mix genres and traverse generations—from the ‘60s to … Read more
