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Insightful reviews from No Depression music critics

ALBUM REVIEW: Koko Taylor Tribute 'Crown Jewels' Celebrates Legendary Blueswoman In Her Own Voice

ALBUM REVIEW: Koko Taylor Tribute 'Crown Jewels' Celebrates Legendary Blueswoman In Her Own Voice

When Koko Taylor opened her mouth, the world listened. The Memphis native made Chicago her home base when she was 24, working as a house cleaner during the day and hitting the clubs at night, working her way up quickly to sitting in with the area's top musicians.

ALBUM REVIEW: Alex Williams Proves His Metal

ALBUM REVIEW: Alex Williams Proves His Metal

ALBUM REVIEW: Cam's 'All Things Light' Searches for Solid Ground Through Small, Intimate Moments

ALBUM REVIEW: Cam's 'All Things Light' Searches for Solid Ground Through Small, Intimate Moments

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Homegrown' Cole Quest and the City Pickers Deftly Move the Legacy of Woody Guthrie Along in All the Right Ways

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Homegrown' Cole Quest and the City Pickers Deftly Move the Legacy of Woody Guthrie Along in All the Right Ways

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Who Wants to Talk About Love?' Jade Bird Does

ALBUM REVIEW: On 'Who Wants to Talk About Love?' Jade Bird Does

ALBUM REVIEW: Rick Faris Explores Life’s Ups and Downs on 'Life’s Parade'

ALBUM REVIEW: Rick Faris Explores Life’s Ups and Downs on 'Life’s Parade'

ALBUM REVIEW: The Swell Season Reconciles an Emotional Past with a Grounded Future on ‘Forward’

ALBUM REVIEW: The Swell Season Reconciles an Emotional Past with a Grounded Future on ‘Forward’