2007-04-30
The Avett Brothers’ new album Emotionalism offers an alternative rock sounds with a twangy twist. While some songs feel like true country blues – mainly the slower, somber ones like “All My Mistakes” – others, especially the more upbeat, might fall under rock. The songs touch on blues themes of loss and regret, especially in love. But almost all also reflect an excellent sense of humor about these topics, with light lyrics and animated rhymes. - By Emily Rattray
JAY FARRAR/BENJAMIN GIBBARD
One Fast Move or I'm Gone
GREG TROOPER
INCIDENT ON WILLOW STREET
Various Artists
Por Vida: A Tribute to the Songs of Alejandro Escovedo
OR, THE WHALE
Self-Titled
Joel Rafael
Americana Music Festival Sampler
The Waybacks
Loaded
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