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  • Lowe Country: The Songs Of Nick Lowe, 2012 on Fiesta Red Records

    Lowe Country: The Songs Of Nick Lowe, 2012 on Fiesta Red Records

    I’m a huge fan of cover albums, and especially tribute/compilations of covers devoted to specific artists. While they can be uneven, I like hearing an artists work reinterpreted in different ways. This compilation brings country, roots, Americana artists together to cover the songs of English singer/songwriter Nick Lowe. Like Elvis Costello (whom he produced, and…

  • Justin Townes Earle, Kids In the Street, 2017 on New West Records

    Justin Townes Earle, Kids In the Street, 2017 on New West Records

    Originally released in 2017, my copy is a 2021 reissue as part of Record Store Day (Black Friday). This was Earle’s penultimate album (the last was The Saint of Lost Causes) and his first on New West. Some great songwriting on Champagne Corolla, Faded Valentine, and really across the album.

  • Giant Sand, Heartbreak Pass, 2015 on New West Records

    Giant Sand, Heartbreak Pass, 2015 on New West Records

    Giant Sand is an Americana / Roots band out of Tucson, AZ who formed originally back in the 80s. My copy, direct from New West, is the 180g limited edition on grey marbled vinyl – sounds great. Songs written by and produced by Howie Gelb, who has recorded with all kinds of bands and performers…

  • The Texas Gentlemen, TX Jelly, 2017 on New West

    The Texas Gentlemen, TX Jelly, 2017 on New West

    Debut album, recorded in FAME studios in Muscle Shoals. The Texas Gentlemen are (is?) something of a collective of studio musicians (Meet the Texas Gentlemen). My copy direct from New West Records.

  • Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale, Buddy and Jim, 2012 on New West

    Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale, Buddy and Jim, 2012 on New West

    Great duet album from 2012 and what Rolling Stone called “Alt-Country’s Dream Team.” Mostly songs written by the paid together, some separately, and a few others: Jimmy McCracklin’s “The Wobble” and Joe Tex’s “I Want to do Everything For You” – solid songwriting throughout. Supported by Dennis Crouch on bass, Stuart Duncan on fiddle/mandolin, Patterson…

  • Pylon, Gyrate, 1980 on DB Records.

    Pylon, Gyrate, 1980 on DB Records.

    Pylon, Gyrate, 1980 on DB Records. 2020 reissue on New West. Debut album of hugely influential Athens GA post punk band – I came to them via R.E.M.

  • Merle Haggard, Live From Austin TX ’78, 2008 on New West Records.

    Merle Haggard, Live From Austin TX ’78, 2008 on New West Records.

    Merle Haggard, Live From Austin TX ’78, 2008 on New West Records. Recorded in 1978, relased in 2008; my copy is. 2019 reissue. One of two Live at Austin City Limits (the show, not the fesitival) LPs for Haggard – the other is from 1985 and is just titled “Live From Austin TX”

  • Vic Chesnutt, Little, 1990 on Texas Hotel.

    Vic Chesnutt, Little, 1990 on Texas Hotel.

    Vic Chesnutt, Little, 1990 on Texas Hotel. My copy is the 2017 New West reissue with bonus tracks (which sounds awesome). Chesnutt’s debut album, produced by Michael Stipe from R.E.M.

  • Pinetop Perkins, Live at Antone’s Vol. 1, 2000 on Antone’s Records.

    Pinetop Perkins, Live at Antone’s Vol. 1, 2000 on Antone’s Records.

    Pinetop Perkins, Live at Antone’s Vol. 1, 2000 on Antone’s Records. My copy is the 2xLP reissue from 2015 through New West Records. Great live blues recorded in 1995 for @antonesnightclub 20th anniversary

  • David Byrne, Live From Austin TX, 2007 on New West Records.

    David Byrne, Live From Austin TX, 2007 on New West Records.

    David Byrne, Live From Austin TX, 2007 on New West Records. Out on vinyl in 2017 but first released 2007 – recorded live (Austin City Limits) Nov. 28, 2001.

  • Vic Chesnutt, Ghetto Bells, 2005 on New West.

    Vic Chesnutt, Ghetto Bells, 2005 on New West.

    Vic Chesnutt, Ghetto Bells, 2005 on New West. Vinyl edition from 2017 but first released in 2005. Guests include Bill Frisell, Liz Durrett, and Van Dyke Parks. Produced by John Chelew..

  • Richard Thompson, 13 Rivers, 2018 on New West.

    Richard Thompson, 13 Rivers, 2018 on New West.

    Richard Thompson, 13 Rivers, 2018 on New West. 2xLP from the inimitable RT

  • Pokey LaFarge, Rock Bottom Rhapsody, 2020 on New West.

    Pokey LaFarge, Rock Bottom Rhapsody, 2020 on New West.

    Pokey LaFarge, Rock Bottom Rhapsody, 2020 on New West. American roots musician – love his versatility and musicality Even bums get lucky sometimes . . .

  • The Secret Sisters, You Don’t Own Me Anymore, 2017 on New West.

    The Secret Sisters, You Don’t Own Me Anymore, 2017 on New West.

    The Secret Sisters, You Don’t Own Me Anymore, 2017 on New West. Great album with productiin and some guest spots from Brandi Carlile and the Hanseroth Twins and a beautiful cover of Kathy’s Song by Paul Simon. (“I hear the drizzle of the rain, like a memory it falls . . .”)

  • Steve Earle & The Dukes, Guy, 2019 on New West.

    Steve Earle & The Dukes, Guy, 2019 on New West.

    Steve Earle & The Dukes, Guy, 2019 on New West. Tribute album for Earle’s mentor Guy Clark, who died in 2016. Cover art (as for so many Steve Earle records) by Tony Fitzpatrick

  • James Cotton, Mighty Long Time, 1991 on Antone’s.

    James Cotton, Mighty Long Time, 1991 on Antone’s.

    James Cotton, Mighty Long Time, 1991 on Antone’s. My copy is a 2015 New West reissue as a double LP with four bonus tracks. Great blues album, with a 6:47 Stormy Monday on side 3

  • Nikki Lane, All Or Nothin’, 2014 on New West.

    Nikki Lane, All Or Nothin’, 2014 on New West.

    Nikki Lane, All Or Nothin’, 2014 on New West. Lane’s second full length, followup to 2011’s Walk Of Shame. Produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys who also gets cowriting credit on five songs and duets on “Love’s On Fire”

  • JD McPherson, Undivided Heart & Soul, 2017 on New West.

    JD McPherson, Undivided Heart & Soul, 2017 on New West.

    JD McPherson, Undivided Heart & Soul, 2017 on New West. McPherson and Co. opened for Robert Plant & Alison Krauss on their tour after Raise the Roof