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146. BLUNDERBUSS by Jack White

146. BLUNDERBUSS by Jack White

With the recent news that upholsterer extraordinaire [https://jackwhiteartanddesign.com/work/furniture-and-upholstery/third-man-upholstery-shop/] Jack White plans on releasing two solo records in 2022, I thought I’d take this opportunity to revisit his debut from 2012. This genre-bending record is alternative to its core, though it’s layered with folk,

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

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’

63. SUMMERLONG by Rose City Band

63. SUMMERLONG by Rose City Band

Fans of the Moon Duo record I discussed here [https://auditorymusings.ghost.io/stars-are-the-light-by-moon-duo/] will no doubt find something to like on this 2020 release. Why? Because Rose City Band essentially consists of one half of the duo - Ripley Johnson. Although he calls this endeavor a “band” he sings

52. LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND (self-titled)

52. LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND (self-titled)

I think if Texas’ own nerdy country crooner Lyle Lovett would have come up through the ranks over the past few years (as opposed to during the 80’s), he would have been considered alt-country or something similar. This is because his music doesn’t sound “country” to me (in

45. NEW YORK CITY by The Peter Malick Group (feat. Norah Jones)

45. NEW YORK CITY by The Peter Malick Group (feat. Norah Jones)

The year is 2000 and Norah Jones, daughter of Indian classical music maestro Ravi Shankar, wouldn’t release her smash debut album for another year and a half. So, what was she doing? Well, she was recording this album with bluesman Peter Malick and his band, though the record wasn’

35. RED (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift

35. RED (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift

With all the hoopla surrounding the surprise drop of Taylor Swift’s record, ‘folklore,’ I thought it would be nice to take a step back and focus on ‘Red’ - her 2012 album that many consider the transition from “country” Taylor to the more “pop” oriented Taylor. Listening to this

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