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Single Ladies (put a ring on it) video

I don’t see a lot of music videos. I listen to a ton of music, but rarely watch videos. Every once in a while Shout will sit me down to show me something I “have to see”. In these moments, it’s safe to say that there is something extraordinary in the creativity, execution or production [...]

Elizabeth Cotton – Shake Sugaree

If you’re interested in the roots of American Music, you need to know about Elizabeth Cotton. She remains a quiet giant of songwriting and guitar playing, having penned Freight Train, Shake Sugaree, Washington Blues and a ton more. Her vocal delivery is precious, her playing spot-on. This album was lovingly recorded with one microphone in [...]

Brazilian Girls – New York City

Ignoring a friend’s insistence at the time (over a year ago) that I would love these guys, I am now here to say that I love these guys. This release has it all…beats, lyrics, textures, just enough noisiness to hook you in, electronics, international flavor without trying too hard (the singer speaks several languages – [...]

Aretha Franklin – Amazing Grace

From the first “Holy Holy”, Aretha sweeps you up into the massive embrace of her presence. Recorded in 1972, with the congregation and choir present and testifying, she builds and builds until the spirit is blazing. All gospel. From top to bottom you will be tapping and stomping and Amen-ing along. The high point for [...]

Liz Phair – Exile in Guyville 15th Anniversary Reissue

You loved it the first time around, every song is great, it’s a regular member of Best Albums of All Time lists everywhere and Liz Phair rules. This was her debut album in 1994 and it is going to fill you with nostalgic memories of a time when you would listen to albums on a [...]

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