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Artist: Feist
Album: The Reminder
The new record from Feist drops in a week. First few listens reveal lots of jazz, blues and folk influences. The songs are engaging and captivating, much like those on Let It Die. Standout tracks include Sea Lion Woman and My Man, My Moon.
If you’re looking for a great album [...]

Artist: Leonard Cohen
Album: Songs of Leonard Cohen
I spent some time yesterday with this classic Leonard Cohen record. Spent some time with is the best way to describe this record. This is a collection of songs that you need to allow yourself to get lost in. The mixture of melody, lyrics and a voice create images [...]

Artist: Travis
Album: The Boy with No Name
A return to the days of The Man Who form by Fran Healy and the lads in Travis. The Man Who was one of my favourite records back in 1999. Songs like Driftwood, Writing To Reach You, Why Does It Always Rain on Me? and Turn received countless [...]

Found this today via waxy.org and Blogotheque.
It was filmed just days ago in Paris, The Shins performing on a beautiful day in front of a cafe, in a courtyard, in a sun soaked apartment and walking around. The concept for the whole thing is brilliant. The recording captures the beauty of the songs and [...]

Artist: Bright Eyes
Album: Cassadaga
Cassadaga is a rewarding listening experience. The alt.country feel of the album is enhanced by the contributions of Ben Kweller, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, M.Ward, Rachael Yamagata to name a few. Upon reaching the end of the disc, I felt like I needed to start it all over again – my favourite [...]

Artist: Neil Young
Album: Live At Massey Hall 1971
Neil Young, in peak form, delivering solo renditions of songs that will eventually become the cornerstone of Harvest. His voice is great. The arrangements simple and focussed. The crowd and performer creating a special bond. This record will make many best of 2007 lists come December.
I got [...]

Artist: Josh Rouse
Album: Nashville
All of the songs on Nashville are well crafted. Rouse counterbalances the sunshine and happiness of the music with emotional lyrics full of loneliness and nostalgia. There is a sense of honest within this record and that is probably why I enjoy listening to it more than two years after first hearding [...]