Category Archives: Album Review

EP Review ∞ Elle King: The Elle King EP

It may only be 4 songs long, but Elle King’s debut EP show much promise for this young Ohioan-Brooklynite. She is currently working on her debut LP, which should be amazing. VH1 likes her so much they used the song … Continue reading

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Album Review ∞ Sarah Jaffe: The Body Wins

I struggled writing this review. Mostly because I am torn. I LOVED Sarah’s last record – Suburban Nature. It was simply amazing. Her voice, her lyrics, her use of dynamics, her tonal colors. The style on that record was folky. … Continue reading

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Album Review ∞ Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros: Here

It’s a shame this album comes out today. Why, might you ask? Because it is the perfect album for a Memorial Day Barbecue. Thankfully, NPR music was streaming the record all last week. I was able to blast it over … Continue reading

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Album Review ∞ Ethan Lipton + His Orchestra – No Place To Go

Ethan Lipton is a playwright and a songwriter. So it makes perfect sense for his new album to be the soundtrack to his play. Ethan and his orchestra write a musical/concept album about a man loosing his job. Of course, … Continue reading

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Album Review ∞ Two Man Gentlemen Band – Two At A Time

Now that April is have over, it’s time to start thinking about May, which means summer is right around the corner. As is the new album from The Two Man Gentleman Band. Tenor Guitarist Andy Bean and standup bassist Fuller … Continue reading

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Album Review ∞ Esperanza Spalding: Radio Music Society

Esperanza Spalding’s new album drops today. She is a truly unique talent. A jazz bassist who has an impressive vocal range and a knack for writing catchy tunes. She is kind of a more sophisticated Erykah Badu. Sort of a … Continue reading

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Album Review ∞ Kathleen Edwards – Voyageur

I’ve been a fan of Kathleen’s since her wonderful debut album. She has always approached music with a swagger not often found in females. She is not afraid to take risks or piss people off. She does it her way. … Continue reading

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Album Review ∞ Mocean Worker: Candygram For Mowo!

Even if you have never heard of Mocean Worker, I am sure you have heard Mocean Worker.  Adam Dorn’s music has been featured in commercials, TV shows and movies.  MoWo is back with its sixth studio album, enlisting the likes … Continue reading

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