Tag Archives: Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

My Favorite Back-to-Back-to-Back Songs

Posted on July 17, 2020 by

This summer, I’ve been listening to Reunions quite a bit, the new album from Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit. There are some great songs on this record, including the triumvirate of “Dreamsicle,” “Only Children,” and “Overseas.” I love it … Continue reading →

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Best Music of 2020 (So Far)

Posted on July 4, 2020 by

In some ways, it’s hard to believe that we’re already past the halfway mark of the year. But then again, in other ways, it seems like 2020 is the year that will never end. In the absence of sports, concerts, … Continue reading →

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My Best Albums List: 1987-2019

Posted on June 20, 2020 by

The past few months of quarantine have been challenging for many people in this country. My heart hurts for those who have lost loved ones to the coronavirus (over 110,000 as of this writing — with 21 states reporting an … Continue reading →

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Jason Isbell at the Mars Music Hall in Huntsville, Alabama

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

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Albums of the Decade: 2010-2019

Posted on December 24, 2019 by

Finishing out my year-end review of my favorite music with a look back at my favorite albums of the past decade. (For all the nerds out there, I get it: technically, the decade doesn’t end until next year. But that’s … Continue reading →

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Best Albums Revisited

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

Normally by this time, I’ve identified two or three albums that really resonate with me. But it’s mid-August and I’m still waiting for a batch of new songs to really grab me. There have been some interesting releases so far … Continue reading →

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2017 Best Albums

Posted on December 23, 2017 by

Nostalgia reigned supreme in popular culture in 2017, probably because so many people are longing to live in any time other than the present. Is there a better way to explain the popularity of Stranger Things, little more than an ode … Continue reading →

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The New Sound of Nashville: Jason Isbell

Posted on July 21, 2017 by

A few weeks ago, I lamented that so much of the mainstream country music coming out of Nashville these days simply isn’t country music. Pop music sung with a twang and a drawl is still pop music. And for longtime … Continue reading →

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Best Songs of 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

Since I wrote extensively on many of these songs in my Best Albums review, I’ll keep the commentary to a minimum here. Here are my 50 favorite songs of 2011: Helplessness Blues, Fleet Foxes. I think this song taps into … Continue reading →

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Best Albums of 2009: 11-20

Posted on December 15, 2009 by

Every December, I compile my list of the best albums from the previous year. (I know. I. Am. A. Dork.) The rules are simple: these are albums that were released THIS YEAR. Thanks to the glory of eMusic, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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