Mark Joseph Engleson, Author at Americana Highways • Page 10 of 10

REVIEW: Ry Cooder’s “The Prodigal Son” is Incisive Commentary

May 11, 2018May 11, 2018Mark Joseph Engleson3

Cooder has constructed one of the year’s most incisive musical commentaries on our current political climate.

REVIEW: Trampled by Turtles’ “Life is Good on the Open Road” is Mature and Full-Bodied

May 9, 2018May 10, 2018Mark Joseph Engleson2

Like an aged, fine wine, the new album from Trampled by Turtles, is mature, sumptuous and full-bodied.

REVIEW: Society of Broken Souls’ New Release Creates Intentional Dissonance

May 4, 2018May 1, 2018Mark Joseph Engleson0

Creates an intentional dissonance between lovely, almost crystalline melodies and creepy, disturbing lyrics.

REVIEW: Leftover Salmon’s “Something Higher” is Something For Everyone

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018Mark Joseph Engleson0

With its incredible breath of musical style and content, there’s something for nearly everyone on Something Higher.

REVIEW: Willie Nelson’s “Last Man Standing” Embraces Life

May 2, 2018May 1, 2018Mark Joseph Engleson0

Willie’s writing on Last Man Standing is fresh, vibrant, and impactful.

REVIEW: Old Crow Medicine Show’s New Release is Innovative and Traditional Blend

April 24, 2018May 1, 2018Mark Joseph Engleson2

Old Crow Medicine Show celebrates their twentieth anniversary with the release of their truly excellent, well-rounded album Volunteer (Columbia Records Nashville). Two decades have only sharpened the band’s picking, which shines on the instrumental “Elzick’s Farewell.” This new-age old-time string band sounds every bit as vibrant as it ever has. With production duties handled by […]

REVIEW: John Prine’s “The Tree of Forgiveness” is Joyful Celebration of Life with very special guests: Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires

April 16, 2018May 1, 2018Mark Joseph Engleson7

It’s a wonderful, classic slice of Americana, and a stranger tree than any we’ve climbed before with Prine.

REVIEW: Blackberry Smoke’s “Find a Light” Provides Compelling Imagery and Enticing Guitar Work

April 10, 2018May 1, 2018Mark Joseph Engleson1

These boys are the heirs apparent to the Southern guitar royalty of the Allman Brothers and the halcyon days of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

REVIEW: Red Shahan’s “Culberson County” Highlights Real Texas Americana with a Song Co-written with Brent Cobb

April 3, 2018May 1, 2018Mark Joseph Engleson1

Shahan tells stories set in the varied imagery of his native Texas that display his comfort with a variety of musical styles while the songs immerse the listener in the flora and fauna of rural Texas.