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#42 album of 2013 – Pedestrian Verse by Frightened Rabbit

Artist: Frightened Rabbit

Album: Pedestrian Verse

Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison has the greatest thick Scottish accent I’ve ever heard in a singer — yes, even over Craig and Charlie Reid from the Proclaimers. That, and the power (but gentle spirit) in Hutchison’s lungs, really ought to be enough to sell you on Pedestrian Verse, their fourth and perhaps best album. I’m assuming of course that, like me, you wore your traditional clan kilt at your wedding, […]

By brian|March 30th, 2014|Reviews|0 Comments

Tommy Shaw does bluegrass…

Shame on me for only just finding out about Tommy Shaw and his penchant for bluegrass…

A couple of nights ago, while sipping on expensive imported beer, I got in the mood for some Styx. I went to YouTube and started watching videos. The more I watched, the more interested in Styx I became. I was particularly drawn in by the adorable Alabama born rock star Tommy Shaw, who is the lead guitarist […]

By Jenny|March 28th, 2014|People|1 Comment

#43 album of 2013 – Starlight by Joan Armatrading

Artist: Joan Armatrading

Album: Starlight

Joan Armatrading, who released her debut album in 1972, has had an impressively varied career. Starting with generic folk-pop elevated only by her soulful voice, she grew to experiment with Elton John-style rockers, disco, reggae, collaborations with Springsteen’s E Street Band, perky New Wave synth-pop, and — as her voice got deeper and richer — into roots-rock and blues. Starlight shows her still venturing, now into jazz-pop that sounds like the work […]

By brian|March 27th, 2014|Reviews|1 Comment

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