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200. SERMON ON THE ROCKS by Josh Ritter

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200. SERMON ON THE ROCKS by Josh Ritter

I continue to follow Josh Ritter closely as he is one of my favorite artist discoveries of the past 10 years or so. Previously covered here, everything I said back then still holds true today. An absolute stellar singer, songwriter, performer, social activist, etc., I could listen to his music

195. ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE by Jack White

195. ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE by Jack White

This 2022 record, fresh out today, is a welcome respite from White's previous album (released just 3 months ago and covered here), where he played the mad scientist and we his guinea pigs. As promised back then, Entering Heaven Alive (ascension in the religious sense) gives us the mellow, acoustic,

136. TEN THOUSAND ROSES by Dori Freeman

136. TEN THOUSAND ROSES by Dori Freeman

Dori Freeman’s debut album (previously covered here [https://auditorymusings.ghost.io/dori-freeman-self-titled/]) was one of my favorite records of 2016. Now it’s 2021 and she’s back with her fourth. Self-described as “electric, lo-fi, grunge-country,” it’s quite the departure from her previous material. Just comparing the look

128. CLICK CLICK DOMINO by Ida Mae

128. CLICK CLICK DOMINO by Ida Mae

There’s something oddly endearing about a couple of Brits landing across the pond and into the Americana music scene. Such is the case with Nashville transplants (by way of London) Ida Mae and this recently released 2021 record. The wife/husband duo of Stephanie Jean and Chris Turpin have

118. THE MOON AND STARS: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR DREAMERS by Valerie June

118. THE MOON AND STARS: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR DREAMERS by Valerie June

I’ve been waiting for this 2021 record to be released ever since I heard the first single. And, based on the additional songs that have come out in the interim, this has quickly become one of my favorite albums of the year, despite not having heard the full release.

116. A BILLION LITTLE LIGHTS by Wild Pink

116. A BILLION LITTLE LIGHTS by Wild Pink

This 2021 record is the third release from New York City trio Wild Pink (previously discussed here [https://auditorymusings.ghost.io/yolk-in-the-fur-by-wild-pink/]). Cinematic in scope, the album is imbued with lead singer John Ross’s subtle, unassuming vocals throughout. A little indie, a little country, a little Americana - there’

96. GOOD SOULS BETTER ANGELS by Lucinda Williams

singer songwriter

96. GOOD SOULS BETTER ANGELS by Lucinda Williams

Williams’ long and storied career keeps chugging along, the latest manifestation being this 2020 record. Considered Americana and/or singer-songwriter, this album definitely rocks at the same time. While her previous output has been more personal, this record is definitely more political. The album opens with ‘You Can’t Rule

57. SO RUNS THE WORLD AWAY by Josh Ritter

singer songwriter

57. SO RUNS THE WORLD AWAY by Josh Ritter

Though many consider Josh Ritter’s 2006 record “The Animal Years” as his most essential album and a good one to start out with, I picked this 2010 outing to share with you as this is the record that served as my introduction to him. A singer-songwriter in the Americana

2. DORI FREEMAN (self-titled)

2. DORI FREEMAN (self-titled)

Reminiscent of old timey Americana music, one would be hard pressed to believe that this album came out of nowhere in 2016. Variably described as folk, country, traditional and bluegrass, Freeman's style is all of the above and none of the above. Hailing from Virginia, she came from a musical