John Fahey
Christmas Soli (Fantasy). Review by James Mann.
Tag: James Mann
All the Labor
All the Labor celebrate the unique - and weird - world of The Gourds. James Mann says “Play it again!”
Old 97’s
Old 97’s & Waylon Jennings (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
East Nashville Tonight
Todd Snider and Elizabeth Cook give their home the Cheech and Chong touch in East Nashville Tonight.
Blair Crimmins & The Hookers
Sing-A-Longs (New Rag Records). Review by James Mann.
Buck Owens
Buck ‘Em! The Music of Buck Owens (1955-1967) (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
Going Underground
Going Underground: Paul McCartney, The Beatles and The UK Counter-Culture charts the beginning of the underground in London that gave rise to Pink Floyd, The Soft Machine, and Revolver.James Mann “turns on, tunes in, and drops out,” and says “it’s all groovy!”
Lou Reed
Lou Reed, RIP.
Lou Reed
Lou Reed, RIP.
The Bongos
Phantom Train (Jem Recordings). Review by James Mann.
The Bongos
Phantom Train (Jem Recordings). Review by James Mann.
Ezra Furman
Day of the Dog (Bar None Records). Review by James Mann.
The Band of Heathens
Sunday Morning Record (BOH Records). Review by James Mann.
James Booker
Classified: Remixed and Expanded (Rounder Records). Review by James Mann.
Sturgill Simpson
High Top Mountain (High Top Mountain Records). Review by James Mann.
Laith Al-Saadi
Real (WeberWorks). Review by James Mann.
Jonny Kaplan & The Lazy Stars
Sparkle and Shine (Reckless Grace Music). Review by James Mann.
Dave Riley and Bob Corritore
Hush Your Fuss! (Vizztone Label Group). Review by James Mann.
Allen Toussaint
Songbook (Rounder Records). Review by James Mann.
Jitterbug Vipers
Phoebe’s Dream ( Flying High Records). Review by James Mann.
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