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The Cretins, “Haven’t Got a Clue” (2019): One Track Mind

The debut single from the Cretins is a ’60s mid-tempo garage rocker that’s instantly catchy, contemporary, and memorable.

Tortoise's 'Beacons of Ancestorship' Provided Intriguing New Insights Into Post Rock

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'

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.

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Waterboys – ‘Where the Action Is’ (2019)

The Waterboys have made something quite different with ‘Where the Action Is,’ an album that defies categorization.

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Bernie Chiaravalle, Guitarist With Michael McDonald: Something Else! Interview

Bernie Chiaravalle joined Preston Frazier to discuss collaborating with Michael McDonald, early inspirations and his next solo release.

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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

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.

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Pearl Harbor and the Explosions – ‘Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ (1979; 2019 reissue)

A reissue of Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ delightful New Wave debut is more than welcome and long overdue.

My Morning Jacket's 'Acoustic Citsuoca' Became a Vocal Showcase for Jim James

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.

Marillion's 'Marbles' Completed a Remarkable Steve Hogarth-Era Transformation

Marillion’s ‘Marbles’ Completed a Remarkable Steve Hogarth-Era Transformation

Marillion’s ‘Marbles’ arrived 15 years ago today as this odd beast: a modern-rock concept album with few of the pretensions associated with concept albums.