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Tag Archives: Bloodshot Records
Cory Branan: The No-Hit Wonder
Cory Branan is a fantastic songwriter who should be better known than he is. That circumstance is partly behind the title of his fourth CD, The No-Hit Wonder, which also celebrates other unsung artists, the fantastic women in his life, … Continue reading
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Robbie Fulks: Gone Away Backward
Robbie Fulks’ Gone Away Backward presents a master songwriter, vocalist and guitarist in range of evocative acoustic settings that will delight county and roots music fans. His songs are filled with earnest, even novelistic, portraits of people on the margins … Continue reading
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JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound: Howl
JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound’s third album, "Howl," is a leap for the Chicago-based band and its fantastic lead singer, Jason ‘JC’ Brooks. The CD features group compositions, more personal songwriting and a wider sonic palate than its earlier … Continue reading
Posted in R & B
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Graham Parker: Imaginary Television
All the world’s a stage? Not so, says songwriter Graham Parker. All the world is a reality television show, whether cameras are rolling or not! His latest CD, "Imaginary Television," features fun songs about imaginary TV shows. But beware: below … Continue reading
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