Possessing all the coziness of a gawk-worthy car crash, Permanent Damage, the salacious memoir from the notorious, outrageous “groupie” Miss Mercy Fontenot and celebrated pop culture journalist Lyndsey Parker, provides a surprise payoff.

Bending The Golden Hour (Goner Records). Review by James Mann.

The man who started it all, Chris Hillman, recounts his time as a Byrd, a Burrito Brother, and more in this fascinating memoir. James Mann reviews.

A Young Man’s Country. Review by James Mann.

Living On Mercy (Last Music Company). Review by James Mann.

From Within Marin (Silver Arrow Records). Review by James Mann.

The Dream and the Dreamer (Anti Records). Review by Jeremy Glazier.

Jam-band blues-rockers The Magpie Salute brought their unique sound to Central Florida, and Michelle Wilson got a healthy double-dose of one of her favorite bands.

The Asylum Years (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.

AJ Lee. Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Mockingbird Soul (BDM Music). Review by James Mann.

Kicking off his current Stay Gold tour, pop music “golden boy,” Butch Walker returned to Orlando for yet another sold-out performance at The Social. Christopher Long was there.

Cayamo Sessions At Sea (New West Records). Review by James Mann.

Cabaret Showtime ( Bloodshot Records). Review by James Mann.

Better late than never says our editor, James Mann as he gives a brief look at some of the years best.

Drifted In The Beginning & Beyond (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.

The Trick Is To Breathe (Prima). Review by James Mann.

Buck ‘Em! The Music of Buck Owens (1955-1967) (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.

Sunday Morning Record (BOH Records). Review by James Mann.

Sparkle and Shine (Reckless Grace Music). Review by James Mann.