ALBUM REVIEW: Rachel Brooke ‘This One’s For You’ is Classic Country with Modern Flare Michigan songwriter Rachel Brooke has long been known as “The Rattlesnake” for lyrics that pack a venomous punch, but on This One’s For You she sheds her skin to deliver a poignant, but direct collection of classic country missives with modern flare. This retro modern approach sees Brooke ruminating
ALBUM REVIEW: Terry Allen Brings a Family Full of Blood Sucking Maniacs on Latest Album Terry Allen has been many things across eight decades of living, including an artist and musician. Since his 1975 debut Juarez, Allen’s made more than a dozen albums that have established him as one of the all-time great Texas songwriters, one with a perspective and style like none other.
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Goodbye Blues,’ Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless Following two independent sets, including the enchanting Early Mountain Songs, Kiki Cavazos releases Goodbye Blues via Brooklyn-based Jalopy Records. Her new songs, much like previous tracks, are memorable for their mythic narratives, detailed imagery, and hard-won wisdom. Most notable, however, is Cavazos’ timeless voice, which evokes the essence of what