The 25th Anniversary Re-Release of Lucinda Williams' 1988 Rough Trade Album, or What Is Alt Country and When Did It Begin?
Before there was Americana, there was "alt country." A term I am still fond of and still has some relevance, if only for being one of Americana's sub-genres. I have long pondered its genesis, its development, its emergence, i.e., when did alt country begin
Oklahoma's John Moreland- A Man of Measured Words- A Review of 'In the Throes'
Take a good, working rock and roll musician, strip him down to the basics, give him an acoustic guitar and say, 'tell me what life's taught you so far, seriously' and in this perfect world you would get John Moreland and the deeply satisfying work, '
May 77 - Grateful Dead Box Set Review
This is the first time that I ever had the privilege to review a full Grateful Dead Box Set, very special, since it is one of my favorite years of the Dead, 1977. This set is done up very luxuriously, both the music and the Box itself, music is two
Photo Essay: Steafán Hanvey's Life Amidst the Irish Troubles
It's one thing to think about the impact that a photo can have. Iconic photographs have gone so far as to end wars and reverse public opinion, and the risks that many photographers go to are well documented. But until I'd heard Irish singer-songwriter Steafán
CD Review: Steve Earle - The Low Highway
If you're a forever smitten fan of Steve Earle who's always looking forward to his next record, you'll likely be satisfied with The Low Highway. It's a 12-song collection of strong songs, all stamped with his signature sound.
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Johnny Cash and the Many Versions of "God's Gonna Cut You Down"
Johnny Cash recorded the traditional folk song "God's Gonna Cut You Down" during his final years while working with Rick Rubin at American Recordings. The song appeared on American V: A Hundred Highways (2006), which came out after Cash's death. In the song, the