Tag Archives: Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

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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