Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs by Marty Robbins (Review) Marty Robbins’ music presents an idealized, but never schmaltzy vision of the American West. Plus, he has a voice for the ages. Jun 5, 2017 Music
Last of the Country Gentlemen by Josh T. Pearson (Review) Pearson’s songs pull no punches as he chronicles all of the ugly, nasty, and shitty things that bring about a relationship’s end. Mar 21, 2011 Music
Rattle the Windows by Melaena Cadiz (Review) Cadiz’s self-released debut conjures up June Carter Cash and Patsy Cline as much as Joanna Newsom. Feb 10, 2011 Music
Songs for Creeps by The Places (Review) Annelle’s songs encapsulate entire tiny little worlds of sound, conjuring up dim images of broken down places and darkened rooms pregnant with memory and longing. Nov 19, 2006 Music
Elena by Puerto Muerto (Review) This could’ve been a compelling EP but it’s an overlong and thinly-stretched full-length. Sep 3, 2005 Music
Songs of Muerto County by Puerto Muerto (Review) Intended as a soundtrack for one of the most (in)famous exploitation films of all time, there’s very little that feels exploitative about this. Sep 3, 2005 Music
Transmission of All the Good-Byes by Lilium (Review) Pascal Humbert’s cinematic music conjures up images of rundown desert locales and holes-in-the-wall. Jan 8, 2005 Music
You Talk Like You’ve Seen A Ghost by Cheyenne (Review) Beau Jennings’ music won’t immediately grab you but its simple charms and honest emotion will grow on many listeners. Jan 20, 2004 Music
Short Stories by Lilium (Review) Yet another solid release from one of the most consistent groups of musicians currently working in North America. Sep 6, 2003 Music
Olden by 16 Horsepower (Review) This collection of early demos and live material reveals just how fully formed the band’s sound was right from the beginning. Aug 9, 2003 Music
Plays One Sound and Others by Knife In The Water (Review) Knife in the Water’s rare gift for blending the grotesque and the lovely makes their music worth tracking down. Apr 20, 2003 Music
Holopaw by Holopaw (Review) From the start, John Orth’s songwriting is notable for its strangely cryptic and elliptical verse. Apr 12, 2003 Music
Blacklisted by Neko Case (Review) Blacklisted combines elements of country, goth, and punk to make a twangy mix that fires up and fades away. Jan 19, 2003 Music
Folklore by 16 Horsepower (Review) Folklore further cements 16 Horsepower’s reputation as one of the most original and vital acts in the world today. Oct 5, 2002 Music
Indoor Universe by Paula Frazer (Review) In truth, Frazer’s voice is what truly sells this album for me. Jun 15, 2002 Music
We Are The Boggs We Are by The Boggs (Review) One of the best things going in the alt-country scene today. May 26, 2002 Music
Crosspross Bells EP by Knife In The Water (Review) A little slice of Americana right there in your stereo, albeit one that’s dimly lit and sorrowful. Apr 20, 2002 Music