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ALBUM REVIEW: New Wisdom, Classic Sound Combine on Lucero’s ‘Should’ve Learned by Now’

ALBUM REVIEW: New Wisdom, Classic Sound Combine on Lucero’s ‘Should’ve Learned by Now’

Lucero has built its reputation on a raucous blend of punk, Southern rock, and country. On recent albums, the group’s turned down the volume and explored darker tones and atmospherics. It’s worked out pretty well and highlighted previously unknown depths and sonic nuances. The band’s new album,

ALBUM REVIEW: Cat Clyde Creates a Refuge on ‘Down Rounder’

ALBUM REVIEW: Cat Clyde Creates a Refuge on ‘Down Rounder’

ALBUM REVIEW: Benjamin Dakota Rogers Beckons With Fireside Tales on ‘Paint Horse’

ALBUM REVIEW: Benjamin Dakota Rogers Beckons With Fireside Tales on ‘Paint Horse’

ALBUM REVIEW: Blues, Gospel, and Soul Mix Just Right on Joe Louis Walker’s ‘Weight of the World’

ALBUM REVIEW: Blues, Gospel, and Soul Mix Just Right on Joe Louis Walker’s ‘Weight of the World’

ALBUM REVIEW: Humanity Shines Through on Jaimee Harris’ ‘Boomerang Town’

ALBUM REVIEW: Humanity Shines Through on Jaimee Harris’ ‘Boomerang Town’

ALBUM REVIEW: Ron Sexsmith Forges Straight Ahead on ‘The Vivian Line’

ALBUM REVIEW: Ron Sexsmith Forges Straight Ahead on ‘The Vivian Line’

ALBUM REVIEW: Yo La Tengo’s ‘This Stupid World’ Makes a Beautiful Noise

ALBUM REVIEW: Yo La Tengo’s ‘This Stupid World’ Makes a Beautiful Noise