Tag archive for ‘July/August 2007’

AMAZING GRACE: The Life and Salvation of Billy Joe Shaver

AMAZING GRACE: The Life and Salvation of Billy Joe Shaver

“I asked God to forgive me for what I’d done…I was the king of the sinners, and yet he forgave me.”

THE POLYPHONIC SPREE > The Fragile Army

THE POLYPHONIC SPREE > The Fragile Army

…modernized flower-power that squash any doubts you had about the life

ZOOM TECHNOLOGIES > H4 Handy Recorder

ZOOM TECHNOLOGIES > H4 Handy Recorder

The H4 from ZOOM is such a cool pocket recorder. It has all of the features that are needed to travel, write, demo and transfer.

AVETT BROTHERS > Emotionalism

AVETT BROTHERS > Emotionalism

…solemn polish and stunning lyrics to pull the heartstrings of the listeners

ROLE MODELS: Pegi Young

ROLE MODELS: Pegi Young

Suitcase of Songs

GENESIS > Genesis: 1976 – 1981

The 12-disc Genesis: 1976-1981 chronicles the band’s evolution, gathering the first five albums the band released once Collins stepped to the mic.

THE NATIONAL: Fighting on the Ropes

THE NATIONAL: Fighting on the Ropes

“If Alligator was more of a rollercoaster, Boxer is more of a boat ride.”

DAVE ONEY > One Tough Town

DAVE ONEY > One Tough Town

Cue it up loud, but make sure there’s a hand nearby to hold onto.

SPOON: Steady Wins

SPOON: Steady Wins

Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, features Daniel tempering his cocky swagger in favor of something more genuine.

GRETCHEN WILSON > One of the Boys

GRETCHEN WILSON > One of the Boys

…wide-open writing and an earthy arrangement.