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Insightful reviews from No Depression music critics

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘The Knot’, The Waymores Stay True to Their Roots, Tweak Their Vintage Sound

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘The Knot’, The Waymores Stay True to Their Roots, Tweak Their Vintage Sound

The Anthology of American Folk Music, produced by Harry Smith and released in 1952, is a stunningly comprehensive document that compiled folk, country, and blues tracks recorded between 1926 and 1933. Including Mississippi John Hurt, Hoyt Ming and His Pep Steppers, The Carter Family, and Reverend Sister Nelson, among many

ALBUM REVIEW: Sneaky Troubadour John Craigie Weaves a Strange Web on ‘I Swam Here’

ALBUM REVIEW: Sneaky Troubadour John Craigie Weaves a Strange Web on ‘I Swam Here’

ALBUM REVIEW: Emily Scott Robinson’s Soul-Stirring Stories on ‘Appalachia’

ALBUM REVIEW: Emily Scott Robinson’s Soul-Stirring Stories on ‘Appalachia’

ALBUM REVIEW: Della Mae Returns with Joyous, Soul-Affirming ‘Magic Accident’

ALBUM REVIEW: Della Mae Returns with Joyous, Soul-Affirming ‘Magic Accident’

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Scenes from Above’ Julian Lage’s New Quartet Delivers New Stunning Blues, Jazz, and Soul Quartet

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Scenes from Above’ Julian Lage’s New Quartet Delivers New Stunning Blues, Jazz, and Soul Quartet

ALBUM REVIEW: Sophie Gault Lets Her Freak Flag Fly On ‘Unhinged’

ALBUM REVIEW: Sophie Gault Lets Her Freak Flag Fly On ‘Unhinged’

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lowest Pair’s 'Always as Young as We’ll Ever Be' Pushes the Duo to New Musical Realms

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lowest Pair’s 'Always as Young as We’ll Ever Be' Pushes the Duo to New Musical Realms