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Another solid release from the strangest band out of Nashville. Huge, tender, and wry sounds from Kurt Wagner and his pals. I'll try and update this when I can pick out some favorites.

This album is absolutely amazing. How he could improve the recipe from 2005's Transistor Radio is beyond me but he does. I'd say the difference is -- and this is hard because I only have the vinyl of T.R. -- that the new release is not afraid to be crystal clear. The electric guitar playing really comes out front and the drums are not afraid to bring up the bottom.   read more »  

This release is being touted as Lobos' next "Kiko", the 1993 album often considered to be their masterpiece. Sonically, it does harken to the deep atmosphere and cohesiveness of Kiko. What is missing is the songs that really pop out and stand on their own.   read more »  

The latest from Beck is very similar to Guero from a couple of years ago. It sounds a little flat until you give it a few listens, and then it really opens up and deepens. Beck has an amazing ability to load it with so many unnatural sounds and make it sound natural.   read more »  

Let's here it for boogie and woogie! The Eagles of Death Metal are the T.Rex for the 21st century. Our entire family is completely addicted to this record (despite the inappropriate lyrics.) Each and every tune is a keeper.   read more »