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The Soundtrack of Our Lives – The Immaculate Convergence (Yep Roc)
14 February 2010This digital EP arrives just as THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES hits American shores for a rare tour.
Kevin Barker – You & Me (Gnomonsong)
7 January 2010Obviously enamored of the early 70s Laurel Canyon sound, Barker amiably meanders through eight easygoing melodies that will neither set your teeth on edge nor induce eargasms
Ike Reilly – Hard Luck Stories (Rock Ridge)
9 November 2009Not only does Reilly speak clearly, with close attention to the little details that always stand out in our minds, but his songs are damned catchy, full of old-fashioned hooks and melodies.
The Jacobites – Howling Good Times: The Complete Regency Sound Recordings (Troubadour/Easy Action)
6 October 2009Joined by a strong backing band, the duo carried an excellent sheaf of songs into the studio and recorded what may be their most accessible album.
Rhys Marsh and the Autumn Ghost – Dulcima (Termo)
26 September 2009Norwegian singer/songwriter RHYS MARSH follows up his lovely debut with a LP that is both more muscular and prettier than his first.
The Feelies – Crazy Rhythms/The Good Earth (Bar/None)
24 August 2009At long last re-released with remastered sound and bonus tracks, 1980’s Crazy Rhythms and 1986’s The Good Earth get the chance to reacquaint their old audience with their glories and introduce a new audience to their charms.
Wonderwheel – Safe and Sorry (Rainbow Quartz)
16 August 2009Falling somewhere between the REMBRANDTS and the PETER HOLSAPPLE & CHRIS STAMEY records, Wonderwheel makes effortlessly enjoyable pop.
Nikki Sudden & Phil Shoenfelt – Golden Vanity (Troubadour)
8 August 2009That’s not to say there’s anything you’d call slick – tight professionalism is the antithesis of what made Sudden great.
Scott Warren – Quick Fix Bandage (Jangular)
6 August 2009Quick Fix Bandage is a warm bath of heartfelt, finely crafted folk rock.
Ian Hunter – Man Overboard (New West)
30 July 2009Man Overboard is a mature collection of tunes from a master craftsman.
Jack Rabid’s Top 10
Week of February 7
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The Joy Formidable – A Balloon Called Moaning (Pure Groove U.K.)
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The Joy Formidable – First You Have to Get Mad limited edition live LP (Pure Groove U.K.)
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Rogue Wave – Permalight (Brushfire)
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Sloan – Hit & Run digital EP (Murder)
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Catherine Wheel – Ferment (Cherry Red U.K.)
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Lou Barlow – Goodnight Unknown (Merge)
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Mission of Burma – The Sound The Speed The Light (Matador)
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Visqueen – Message to Garcia (Local 638)
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For Against – Never Been (Words on Music)
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The Dimes – The King Can Drink the Harbour Dry (Pet Marmoset)