Tag: Magnolia Record Club

  • M. Ward , A Wasteland Companion, 2012 on Merge.

    M. Ward , A Wasteland Companion, 2012 on Merge.

    M. Ward’s 7th studio album, including a cover of Daniel Johnston’s “Sweetheart.” He’s joined by Mike Coykendall, Mike Mogis, Jordan Hudson, Adam Selzer and others, including vocals from Zooey Deschanel. M. Ward produced. I just love M. Ward’s voice and his approach to songwriting and production – across his solo work and She & Him.…

  • The Lone Bellow, Half Moon Light: Second Phase, 2021 on Dualtone

    The Lone Bellow, Half Moon Light: Second Phase, 2021 on Dualtone

    This EP followed 2020’s Half Moon Light with two alternate versions (“Good Times” and “Count Me In” plus four additional tracks recorded during those sessions. (Dualtone calls it “an addendum”). My copy—direct from Magnolia Record Club—is what I think is the only edition, on “Black and Bone Swirled Marble” vinyl.

  • Magnolia Record Club Presents Spotify Singles Vol. 2, 2022

    Magnolia Record Club Presents Spotify Singles Vol. 2, 2022

    Second volume in the series – see Magnolia Record Club Presents Spotify Singles for the first volume. Manufactured and distributed by Dualtone, but labelled only as Magnolia Record Club. This one includes: It’s a great collection – mostly from the Spotify studios. Likely digitally recorded though they don’t say, but sounds great.

  • Various Artists, Magnolia Record Club Presents NPR Tiny Desk Concerts, 2022 on Dualtone

    Various Artists, Magnolia Record Club Presents NPR Tiny Desk Concerts, 2022 on Dualtone

    Sadly, heard last week Bob Boilen is retiring from NPR Music. This record collects some strong performances from the Tiny Desk concert series – but really there are so many gems in the series it is just a bit of a taste: Selections make sense for Magnolia Record Club and fit generally their curation (it…

  • Wesley Schultz, Vignettes, 2021 on Dualtone

    Wesley Schultz, Vignettes, 2021 on Dualtone

    Wesley Schultz, Vignettes, 2021 on Dualtone Solo album of covers by Wesley Schultz of the The Lumineers – produced by Simone Felice Great choices and versions- Bell Bottom Blues, Operator, If It Makes You Happy, Keep Me In Your Heart, Downtown Train. Via Magnolia Record Club

  • Shakey Graves, Roll the Bones, 2011 self-released.

    Shakey Graves, Roll the Bones, 2011 self-released.

    Shakey Graves, Roll the Bones, 2011 self-released. My copy is the 10th anniversary edition on Dualtone Records with a 2nd LP of Odds and Ends from Shakey Graves – some early versions and demos plus interludes including interviews with Jason 71 about Jay Manley, the potentially haunted 1932 Gibson L-7 on which parts of the…

  • Jimbo Mathus & Andrew Bird, These 13, 2021 on Wegawam Music.

    Jimbo Mathus & Andrew Bird, These 13, 2021 on Wegawam Music.

    Jimbo Mathus & Andrew Bird, These 13, 2021 on Wegawam Music. Mathus and Bird are both musical heroes of mine going back to Squirrel Nut Zippers (and so many other bands & solo projects each). I wasted no time jumping on this LP Backing vocals from Susanna Hoffs on Bell Witch Produced by Mike Viola…

  • Langhorne Slim, Strawberry Mansion. 2021 on Dualtone

    Langhorne Slim, Strawberry Mansion. 2021 on Dualtone

    Langhorne Slim, Strawberry Mansion. 2021 on Dualtone This is the strawberries & cream version via Magnolia Record Club Named after a neighborhood in Philly – 18 tracks plus a demo – love it

  • The War and Treaty, Hearts Town, 2020 on Rounder

    The War and Treaty, Hearts Town, 2020 on Rounder

    The War and Treaty, Hearts Town, 2020 on Rounder First The War and Treaty album on Rounder, with guests Jason Isbell,  Chris Eldridge, and Jerry Douglas They recently did a great Austin City Limits episode via Magnolia Record Club

  • Various Artists, Magnolia Record Club Presents: Spotify Singles, 2020

    Various Artists, Magnolia Record Club Presents: Spotify Singles, 2020

    Various Artists, Magnolia Record Club Presents: Spotify Singles, 2020 Great compilation from late last year, featuring The Lumineers, Mandolin Orange,  Lord Huron,  Rayland Baxter,  Phoebe Bridgers,  Mt. Joy,  Judah and the Lion, Langhorne Slim, Phosphorescent, and Sarah Jarosz All recorded at the Spotify studios in NYC Pressing by Precision Record Pressing One of my favorites…

  • Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Dragons, 2019 on Magnolia Music

    Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Dragons, 2019 on Magnolia Music

    Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Dragons, 2019 on Magnolia Music This is the Magnolia Record Club version on black and white vinyl. The Lone Bellow guest on the title track, Ellie Holcomb on See the World, Lori McKenna on You Want What You Can’t Have, and Natalie Hemby on Maybe Check out Magnolia Record Club…

  • Darlingside, Fish Pond Fish, 2020 on More Doug Records.

    Darlingside, Fish Pond Fish, 2020 on More Doug Records.

    Darlingside, Fish Pond Fish, 2020 on More Doug Records. Third full length album from western Massachusetts Darlingside – baroque folk-pop, acoustic chamber rock, bucolic future folk, whatever you call it I want more of it. via Magnolia Record Club

  • The Wild Reeds, The World We Built, 2017 on Dualtone

    The Wild Reeds, The World We Built, 2017 on Dualtone

    The Wild Reeds, The World We Built, 2017 on Dualtone There’s a great The Wild Reeds from 2015 plus audio of their Newport Folk Festival set if you search for them in the NPR site Three lead vocalists makes for some strong harmony and great songwriting via  Magnolia Record Club

  • I’m With Her, See You Around, 2018 on Rounder

    I’m With Her, See You Around, 2018 on Rounder

    I’m With Her, See You Around, 2018 on Rounder I’m With Her is Sarah Jarosz,  Sara Watkins and Aoife O’Donovan and started back in 2014 – this was their debut album and it is a wonderful thing My copy is the Magnolia Record Club white vinyl edition – a great pressing by RTI

  • My Morning Jacket, The Waterfall II, 2020 on ATO

    My Morning Jacket, The Waterfall II, 2020 on ATO

    My Morning Jacket, The Waterfall II, 2020 on ATO Jim James and crew follow up to 2015’s The Waterfall – recordings made then but not released until now. Via Magnolia Record Club

  • John Prine, Souvenirs, 2020 on Oh Boy Records

    John Prine, Souvenirs, 2020 on Oh Boy Records

    John Prine, Souvenirs, 2020 on Oh Boy Records – new recordings of classic songs 2xLP version with one side being a vinyl etching – came out in 2000 but this is the first vinyl pressing One of the greats we lost in 2020 Via Magnolia Record Club

  • Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions, 2020 on Southeastern.

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions, 2020 on Southeastern.

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions, 2020 on Southeastern. Via Magnolia Record Club

  • Brandi Carlile, The Firewatcher’s Daughter, 2015 on ATO

    Brandi Carlile, The Firewatcher’s Daughter, 2015 on ATO

    Brandi Carlile, The Firewatcher’s Daughter, 2015 on ATO (label founded by Dave Matthews and Coran Capshaw). Another solid 2xLP release from Carlile and the Hanseroth Twins, including Wherever Is Your Heart, Mainstream Kid, and The Eye Via Magnolia Record Club