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ALBUM REVIEW: The Cold Stares Make a Cathartic Racket on ‘Voices’

ALBUM REVIEW: The Cold Stares Make a Cathartic Racket on ‘Voices’

Consumed by regret, loneliness, and desperation, Chris Tapp is a forlorn traveler on the rocky road of life, weary yet resilient, fierce yet vulnerable. On the electrifying Voices, the frontman for The Cold Stares constantly seems to be on the verge of a meltdown – if he never quite loses it,

ALBUM REVIEW: The Panhandlers Weave a Texan Tapestry on ‘Tough Country’

ALBUM REVIEW: The Panhandlers Weave a Texan Tapestry on ‘Tough Country’

ALBUM REVIEW: Willie Nelson Gets to the Heart of Harlan Howard’s Songs

ALBUM REVIEW: Willie Nelson Gets to the Heart of Harlan Howard’s Songs

ALBUM REVIEW: Doolin’ Delights With French-Celtic-Folk Blend on ‘Circus Boy’

ALBUM REVIEW: Doolin’ Delights With French-Celtic-Folk Blend on ‘Circus Boy’

ALBUM REVIEW: Dougie Poole Whirls With ‘The Rainbow Wheel of Death’

ALBUM REVIEW: Dougie Poole Whirls With ‘The Rainbow Wheel of Death’

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’

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

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