Monthly Archives: April 2020

Nadia Reid – Out of My Province

Genre: Folk/Country Format Reviewed: Spotify 320 kbps Rating: 8/10 Commentary:This is my introduction to this artist. This is an album that leaves a slight impression and then grows on you with repeated listens. Anyway, I’m also a sucker for this chamber folk recording style, and a good reminder that much of the best Americana these… Read More »

Dave Simonett – Red Tail

Genre: Folk/Country Format Reviewed: Spotify 320 kbps Rating: 7/10 Commentary:This is a remarkably good solo album, introspective and thoughtful, ideal for self-quarantine, and far removed from the tedious bluegrass pablum of the singer’s efforts with Trampled by Turtles. More info: here. Listen: here.

Waxahatchee – Saint Cloud

Genre: Folk Format Reviewed: Spotify 320 kbps Rating: 6.5/10 Commentary:Stripped down and simple. This will not be everyone’s cup of tea, and it’s not as good as the reviews. More info: here. Listen: here.

April Ambient and Classical Roundup

This might help with inner calm. Bach/Collegium Vocale Gent/Philippe Herreweghe – Johannes-Passion, BWV 245 Genre: Choral Rating: 6.5/10 Commentary: Bach’s other Passion. A nice recording. Listen here           Six Organs of Admittance – Companion Rises Genre: Experimental/Americana/ Rating: 6/10 Commentary: Vaguely Americana instrumentalism Listen here           dumama… Read More »