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Samantha Crain Overcomes Through 'A Small Death'

On A Small Death, Samantha Crain comes through years of struggle, but doesn't just survive. Crain finds a new direction by looking in and doing hard work internally, and then she offers us her path.

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David Ramirez Storms Into New Ground with 'My Love Is a Hurricane'

David Ramirez moves a step further from his roots on My Love Is a Hurricane while maintaining what makes his art so indelible.

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Willie Nelson Surveys His World on 'First Rose of Spring'

Country legend Willie Nelson employs his experience on a strong set of songs to take a wide look around him.

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Bob Dylan Says It All on 'Rough and Rowdy Ways'

Bob Dylan returns as prophet, historian, and joker on his latest album, Rough and Rowdy Ways, an unending puzzle with rich content.

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Chatham County Line Drum Up Something New for 'Strange Fascination'

Bluegrassy Chatham County Line expand their sound into alternative country with a natural fluidity on Strange Fascination.

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Shelby Lynne Makes a Clear Statement on 'Shelby Lynne'

Shelby Lynne carves out just one aspect of its creator's versatility. At times, it can feel a little thin, but Lynne's personality and vocal skills carry it through.

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Ingrid Andress Finds Her Sound on 'Lady Like'

Country music's Ingrid Andress proves herself on the smart album, Lady Like, which lives up to her breakout single, "More Hearts Than Mine".

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Bonny Light Horseman Combine for a New  Indie-Folk Classic

Indie-folk supergroup Bonny Light Horseman find ways to turn a collective vision into a singular sound with their reworkings of traditional songs.

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Futurebirds Play to Their Strengths on 'Teamwork'

Indie country-rockers Futurebirds return with a renewed focus on Teamwork, but the album would benefit from taking more risks.

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Half-handed Cloud Collects His Oddities for 'Gathered Out of Thin Air'

Songwriter John Ringhofer digs up a decade's worth of odds and ends for an expansive look into the corners of his career as Half-handed Cloud.

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Elizabeth King and the Gospel Souls Rejoice with 'The D-Vine Spirituals Recordings'

This archival gospel soul release never flags, as Elizabeth King fulfills a true calling.

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The Sensational Barnes Brothers Build a Legacy with 'Nobody's Fault But My Own'

With their gospel soul, the Sensational Barnes Brothers kick off a new label with an old sound, providing good news for everyone.

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Mikal Cronin Finds the Groundwork for a Classic with 'Seeker'

After some adventurous wilderness time, Mikal Cronin builds on his indie rock style to draft a compelling new direction with Seeker.

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Old Crow Medicine Show Feel Right at Home on 'Live at the Ryman'

Old Crow Medicine Show honor history on Live at the Ryman, while continuing to show more interest in new, charged versions of tradition.

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Wilco Builds 'Ode to Joy' on Durable Structures Worthy of Focus

Wilco's Ode to Joy shows a band invigorated by studio flourishes and unexpected complications.

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Finding Normal in an Unkind World: An Interview with Vince Gill

Country music superstar Vince Gill talks about his new folky album Okie, how his family provides his inspiration, and staying humble after having played a college campus show with only four people in the audience.

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Sleater-Kinney Admit 'The Center Won't Hold'

Amid sonic changes and a sudden departure, Sleater-Kinney tackle challenging issues and find a way forward on The Center Won't Hold.

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Calexico and Iron & Wine Find New Ground on 'Years to Burn'

Finally collaborating on a full-length, Calexico and Iron & Wine create an album as rewarding as it is natural with Years to Burn.

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Sebadoh Come Back Revitalized with 'Act Surprised'

Indie rockers Sebadoh have a new energy and brightness to their challenging vision for their first record in six years, Act Surprised.

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Lee Ranaldo, Jim Jarmusch, Marc Urselli, and Balázs Pándi Settle in for a Dark Night

Producer Marc Urselli's quartet takes its time to explore the shadows on their self-titled debut.

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Sarah Mary Chadwick Accepts a New Challenge with 'The Queen Who Stole the Sky'

Melbourne-based rocker Sarah Mary Chadwick accepts a challenge and records a solo performance on a 147-year-old grand organ. Chadwick's anguish makes for an intense and personal listening experience on The Queen Who Stole the Sky.

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Craig Finn Continues His Fight on 'I Need a New War'

The Hold Steady's Craig Finn stays in his comfort zone to finish his solo trilogy, but the writing remains sharp on I Need a New War.

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The Mountain Goats Get Fantastic(al) for 'In League with Dragons'

The Mountain Goats create a complex and vibrant album that moves between worlds with In League with Dragons.

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Elva Brings Much Needed Light with Their 'Winter Sun'

As Elva, Elizabeth Morris and Ola Innset's smart and poignant indie pop tackles big ideas with hopeful clarity on Winter Sun.

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