Blasted, which James McMurtry calls “whiskey-soaked cowpunk from a bygone era,” is an interesting time capsule from an earlier phase of his career.
Category: New releases
Review: “Kiss of the Diamondback” by Gurf Morlix
By Paul T. Mueller –Gurf Morlix made good use of the early months of the COVID crisis, producing an album titled Kiss of the Diamondback. As might be expected in a time of isolation, most of the nine songs are written from a first-person perspective, dealing with themes including love, insecurity, life’s struggles, and the search for meaning. All are…
New – Reed Waddle’s “Time The River”
Reed Waddle has a vibrant new album, exemplified by album opener “Too Bright to Fade Away.” You’ll find engaging songs throughout. The album tracks are available now for streaming on YouTube.
John Sieger’s “The Pleasure of Your Company”
We first heard John Sieger’s songs when he headed up Semi-Twang in the late ’80s. It’s gratifying to hear that he’s still creating compelling music. From his arresting new album Modern Folk Vol. II, here’s “The Pleasure of Your Company:”