Pam Ross “Reading Your Text” Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Pam Ross’ song “Reading Your Text” from her forthcoming album. “Reading Your Text” was produced by Pam, recorded at Goodluck Studio in Chapel Hill, NC, and mixed and mastered by Marc Frigo in Nashville. “Reading Your Text” is Pam Ross on vocals, rhythm […]
Though Bob Dylan’s Bootleg Series began in 1991 and has embraced well over 50 discs, it is only now, with its 18th volume, that it is getting around to the first chapter of its subject’s story. And what a chapter it is. Granted, the period covered by Through the Open Window: The Bootleg Series, Vol. […]
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Lonnie Mack – Live From Louisville 1992 This set features 7 exciting tracks by the pioneering blues/rock guitarist Lonnie Mack (1941-2016) & though it’s not one of the best live production recordings, it was authorized for release by his estate. Several indeed possess some of his finest guitar solos, so a little tolerance is required […]
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Kathryn Ryan Kathryn Ryan Originally from Wisconsin and now residing in Colorado, singer-songwriter Kathryn Ryan introduced her debut eponymous album not long ago, on Philville Records. This collection masterfully fuses folk, country, and classical influences, delivering deeply emotional music that explores themes of sorrow, forgiveness, and personal growth. A trained cellist, Ryan brings her expertise […]
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Françoise Hardy – Canta Per Voi In Italiano This remastered Italian-language 1963 LP, produced by Jacques Wolfshon, features 22 reissued tracks & may appeal more to Italians. Italy definitely has a folk music culture & the songs interpreted here possess a Euro-MOR pop elaboration with a few ounces of rootsy flavors. Is this showcase considered […]
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Françoise Hardy – In Deutschland This is a remastered 1965 German-language set produced by Jacques Wolfshon with 14 reissued tracks. It may appeal more to people who understand German, but Germany has a folk music culture. Some songs can be interpreted as pop mixed with middle-of-the-road sensibilities sprayed with a Nico mist. The showcase maintains […]
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Bobby Charles – Last Train To Memphis – 2 CD Set This was an out-of-print LP with appearances by major artists who worked with the late Louisiana singer-songwriter Bobby Charles (1938-2010). The 2-disc reissue Last Train To Memphis (Dropped Nov 21/Last Music Co) is primarily considered Bobby’s “lost years” (1971-2003). Written & self-produced, it has […]
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45 RPM (Reasons to Purchase Music) for 2025 Musically, 2025 stands out for two reasons – 1) the indie country boom and 2) being backloaded as hell. Eight of my top albums came out in the second half of the year, and four of them (plus several of my top songs) could comfortably be categorized […]
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Steve Forbert – The Things That I See While this album is not new, it’s a revisit to a collection of tunes remixed at an Asbury Park studio by Steve Greenwell, remastered by Steve Puntolillo in a Freehold, NJ studio for the 10th Anniversary reissue of what was Mr Forbert’s 16th studio LP, 2015’s Compromised. […]
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Ben de la Cour New Roses Americanoir singer-songwriter Ben de la Cour recently released his latest long player, New Roses, exploring stories that reveal the pathos of the human condition. De la Cour describes the songs on New Roses as “night songs.” According to de la Cour, “I didn’t even set out to make an […]
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