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Album Reviews

Insightful reviews from No Depression music critics

ALBUM REVIEW: Steep Canyon Rangers Tell Stories of Their ‘Next Act’

ALBUM REVIEW: Steep Canyon Rangers Tell Stories of Their ‘Next Act’

With the release of Next Act, their 15th studio album, Steep Canyon Rangers display the dynamics of their partnership — one that cannot be reduced to a formula. The album incorporates their compelling songwriting, strong vocals, and instrumentals that, when played live, seem to channel instruments not even present on stage.

ALBUM REVIEW: Thomas Csorba’s Gratifying, ‘Tender Country’ Music

ALBUM REVIEW: Thomas Csorba’s Gratifying, ‘Tender Country’ Music

ALBUM REVIEW: Ben Chapman’s ‘Feet On Fire’ is a Powerful Gospel of Growing Up

ALBUM REVIEW: Ben Chapman’s ‘Feet On Fire’ is a Powerful Gospel of Growing Up

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Face the Feeling,’ Jobi Riccio Rocks as She Reflects

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Face the Feeling,’ Jobi Riccio Rocks as She Reflects

ALBUM REVIEW: With ‘Fondness, Etc.,’ Shakey Graves Reembraces His Lo-Fi Roots

ALBUM REVIEW: With ‘Fondness, Etc.,’ Shakey Graves Reembraces His Lo-Fi Roots

ALBUM REVIEW: Ramsey Thornton’s debut LP 'I Called It' Reveals a Fully-Formed Folk Fusion Songwriter and Composer

ALBUM REVIEW: Ramsey Thornton’s debut LP 'I Called It' Reveals a Fully-Formed Folk Fusion Songwriter and Composer

ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Frampton Comes Alive Again on 'Carry the Light'

ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Frampton Comes Alive Again on 'Carry the Light'