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Best Of 2013: Deer Tick
Negativity I’ve seen Deer Tick perform several times over the years and I never quite felt the excitement I hope to feel. Their music can be LOUD. It can be hard-edged, so to speak. This new album,...
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Best Of 2013: Paul McCartney
New I think this album is Paul McCartney’s best in years…I still really appreciate his approach to a pop song, there aren’t many folks out there who do it quite like he does. Paul McCartney
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Best Of 2013: Willy Mason
“Carry On” This album is undeniably Willy Mason’s best yet. It’s no surprise that his words are brilliant, but the music is also incredibly dynamic…there’s experimentation here that we haven’t seen...
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Best Of 2013: Lucius
Wildewoman This NYC band came onto my radar this past summer, when I saw them perform live at Boston Calling. I have to say, I was completely blown away. I quickly learned the group was on the verge...
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Best Of 2013: Tedeschi Trucks Band
Made Up Mind This album is dynamite, of course. No surprise there. I’ve been listening to it a lot the past few days, because I’ve decided I want to pick my TEN favorite albums, and I’m not sure how I...
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Best Of 2013: The Milk Carton Kids
The Ash & Clay These guys are one of my favorite discoveries of the year. I’ve heard folks say they are just a “rip off” of Simon & Garfunkel, but to me, they bring back that familiar S&G...
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Best Of 2013: The Head and the Heart
Let’s Be Still Here’s another album that I’m considering for my best of list. But like Tedeschi Trucks Band, it may be the power of the single that’s really sticking with me. From start to finish...
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Best Of 2013: The Civil Wars
The Civil Wars This album contains a lot of depth, power, emotion and passion…and some of that springs from the unique circumstances surrounding its release. John Paul White and Joy Williams were...
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My Top 10 Albums: 2013
1. Vampire Weekend – Modern Vampires of the City 2. Willy Mason – Carry On 3. Lucius – Wildewoman 4. The Lone Bellow – The Lone Bellow 5. Laura Marling Once I Was An Eagle 6. Paul McCartney – New 7....
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My Top 10 Singles: 2013
We’re a week into 2014 but I’m still “stuck” on a few songs that came out last year. These tunes NEVER seem to get old for me. I could listen to them on a loop and just turn it up louder and louder...
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