Greta Van Fleet | Anthem of the Peaceful Army
Pretty much everybody loves Led Zeppelin. And pretty much everybody who loves Led Zeppelin loves to hate Greta Van Fleet for loving Led Zeppelin. Or something like that; to...
Arkells | Rally Cry
Some people have a natural sense of fashion. They can grab two or three pieces of clothing that don't belong together, slap them on and look like a million...
Peter Holsapple Vs. Alex Chilton | The Death of Rock
The key word in that title just might be Vs. Although this recently unearthed set documents some joint 1978 recording sessions co-starring former Box Tops and Big Star frontman...
Now & Then | Danny Michel’s White & Gold + Four Old Faves
I’ve been reviewing Danny Michel albums almost as long as he's been making them. And if he's made a bad one, I haven't heard it. So along with reviewing...
Jim James | Uniform Clarity
After chaos comes beauty. At least, it works that way if you're Jim James. It's barely been three months since the release of his noisy and unruly Uniform Distortion...
Bottle Rockets | Bit Logic
They aren't old, they're old-school. And nearly three decades into their existence, St. Louis' roots-rockers The Bottle Rockets are bumping up against some of the same unpleasant realities as...
John Hiatt | The Eclipse Sessions
When the heavens align, it's best to pay attention. Take it from John Hiatt. The Nashville singer-songwriter named his 23rd studio album after the celestial event that took place...
Kurt Vile | Bottle It In
Kurt Vile has all the time in the world. At least, that's often how it feels while you're listening to Bottle It In. Clocking in at 78 minutes, the...
Eric Clapton | Happy Xmas
I know what you're thinking: Uh-oh. That's fair. It's exactly what I was thinking when I heard Eric Clapton was releasing his first Christmas album. Because let's be honest:...
Elvis Costello & The Imposters | Look Now
His aim is still true. He's just pointing in a different direction these days. And no wonder. After all, it's been more than 40 years since Elvis Costello released...
David Bowie | Loving the Alien (1983–1988)
Everybody was in love with David Bowie in the mid-’80s. Thanks to the global domination of Let's Dance and its roster of singles — including the title cut, China...
Playing Catch-up | Roots Edition
I’m listening as fast as I can — but nobody could keep up with the flood of albums that come out at this time of year. So every now...
Eric Church | Desperate Man
Grief hits everyone differently. Some people get loud and angry. Some get drunk and depressed. And some just shut up and think. Eric Church lets you know which camp...
Richard Thompson | 13 Rivers
Richard Thompson is at his best when he's at his worst. That's patently obvious to anyone who's spent quality time with Shoot Out the Lights, his beautifully bleak 1982...
Cat Power | Wanderer
Cat Power's road has always seemed rocky. Stints in rehab, mental breakdowns, cringe-worthy interviews, uncomfortable performances that imploded mid-song; the singer-songwriter born Chan Marshall has suffered through them all....
