Tortoise’s Quietly Effective Eponymous Album Burrowed In at its Own Pace
Released 25 years ago this week, Tortoise’s self-titled album still evokes a mood.
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Here’s How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band’s Slightly Flawed ‘Dog’
Mike Keneally’s ‘Dog’ kicked off 15 years ago this month with a lot of raw, minimalist rock-guitar type of music, then inexplicably stumbled.
‘A Ghost is Born’ Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest
15 years ago this month, Wilco released an album that sounded like someone at the bottom, looking up.
Tortoise’s ‘Beacons of Ancestorship’ Provided Intriguing New Insights Into Post Rock
‘Beacons of Ancestorship’ has been around for a decade now, and I still can’t decide about Tortoise’s very modern musical style.
How Dave Matthews Got His Groove Back on ‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’
Before ‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’ arrived 10 years ago today, I had pretty much given up on the Dave Matthews Band.
How Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ Introduced the Yellowjackets to the World
Released 40 years ago this month, Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ was more than just a crisp, well-executed fusion set.
The Black Keys Pushed Forward Without Losing Their Way on ‘Turn Blue’
The Black Keys released ‘Turn Blue,’ an album that refused to cling to past glory, five years ago today.
Drive-By Truckers’ ‘Pizza Deliverance’ Provided an Early Showcase for Mike Cooley
Storytelling remains the Drive-By Truckers’ most awe-inspiring gift – and, 20 years ago today, Patterson Hood began to share those duties.
Joe Henderson’s ‘Power to the People’ Boldly Deviated From His Hard-Bop Formula
Recorded 50 years ago this month, Joe Henderson’s ‘Power to the People’ features perhaps his most varied track listing and his best-ever backing band.
My Morning Jacket’s ‘Acoustic Citsuoca’ Became a Vocal Showcase for Jim James
My Morning Jacket’s ‘Acoustic Citsuoca’ arrived on this date 15 years ago with a certain mystique that goes beyond its six riveting unplugged songs.
