Reviews

The Legendary Artist Brings Music, Humor and Love Words & Photos by JACKI SACKHEIM"There’s a common thread that runs through music," said José Feliciano. "Music has always opened  my eyes. I...

Greg Dulli | Random Desire | (Royal Cream/BMG) 3 1/2 out of 5 stars There was never any doubt who the auteur and driving force was behind The Afghan Whigs or...

MARTY STUART | The Pilgrim A Wall-To-Wall Odyssey  4.5 stars out of 5 Country music was not known for concept albums. Granted, Willie Nelson had broken down some barriers with Red...

Katie Pruitt | Expectations | (Rounder) 4 out of 5 stars Debut albums, especially those on major imprints, tend to be either under or over produced. Katie Pruitt wisely splits the...

Puss N Boots | Sister | (Blue Note) 3 1/2 out of 5 stars The scarcity of recorded output from this on-again, but mostly off-again trio (Sister is only their second...

Carly Pearce | Carly Pearce | (Big Machine) 3 out of 5 “22, didn't have a clue who I was, who I could trust and who were my real friends,” Carly...

Tami Neilson | CHICKABOOM! | (Outside Music) 4 out of 5 stars She calls herself “the hot rockin’ lady of country, rockabilly and soul” and that’s no empty exaggeration. One look...

The Third Mind | The Third Mind | (Yep Roc) 4 1/2 out of 5 stars There is no Miles Davis music on the debut of this new Dave Alvin led...

Big Star | # 1 Record | (Craft Recordings)  5 out of 5 stars Big Star | Radio City | (Craft Recordings)  5 out of 5 stars

Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band | Just Like Moby Dick | (Paradise of Bachelors) 4 out of 5 Singer/songwriter/painter Terry Allen holds a special stature among Texas singers and...