Out Of The Box Cd Of The Week With Paul Shugrue

“Eternally Even” is almost like a sequel to the album he produced with Ray Lamontagne earlier this year, indulging in that same Pink Floydian psyc rock. Its a less earthy, more otherworldly, than his band My Morning Jacket.

He has reached retirement age but you wouldn’t know that from his new album “Burn Something Beautiful.” The highly influential, Texas-born roots rocker has changed up his collaborators to give his music a more freewheeling sound

"Alone" is a collaboration between two Akron, Ohio native rockers Chrissie Hynde and Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. It's the first album under the Pretenders name in eight years.

"Day Breaks" will no doubt be compared to her first album because of the jazzy style similarity but the new album is by a more seasoned performer who has a better idea of what she wants and the ability to get it right.

Experimental, groundbreaking, a glimpse into the musical future, that’s what’s offered on the new album "22 A Million."

The title of her fourth album, “Tightrope Walker”, refers to living life without a net, or in her case the end of a relationship. Her sultry voice and eclectic array of instrumentation make this a great album about the power of perseverance.

On the new album, “The Electric Pinecones,” the hell-raising party band allows for a more sonically varied sound showing off a side of the band not heard often.

The title of Wilco’s new album "Schmilco" says a lot about how serious they are taking themselves but with a looser, more acoustic-oriented vibe the band’s natural tendencies come through clearer than ever.

The title of "Gotta Get Back" refers to recapturing the spirit of what inspired him to become a musician and relates to all things in life that provide, as he says, “the laughter, the struggle, the hurt feelings, the mend, the love, the muse.”

Butch walker is rockin’ again on his new album “Stay Gold.” He’s wearing his heartland influences on his sleeve with a rollicking, fist pumping, stadium-ready rock album.

The Stray Birds, who have been recording since 2010, have titled their new album “Magic Fire” no doubt referring that elusive quality that differentiates the great recordings from the mediocre. The band has it in spades on their new album, it’s one of the best of the year

The Portland Oregon band takes their time, “And then Like Lions” is their first album in five years and only their third since 2008. Their music has a similar tendency, each song starts slow but builds in intensity and meaning.

"Thousand Mile Night" is like the only cd you have to play on an all night road trip. Each song becomes precious and memorable with repeated listenings.

"Thousand Mile Night" is like the only cd you have to play on an all night road trip. Each song becomes precious and memorable with repeated listenings.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's music gets a Latin makeover on this unique tribute album by some of the top Latin rock artists in the world.

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley are all about authenticity with their new album "The Country Blues." Recording a set of originals and covers all done live in the studio they burn up their respective fret boards with some great picking and wonderful song selection.

"Young in all the Wrong Ways" is the third solo album by one of the original members of Nickel Creek. She uses the metaphor of the break up of a romantic relationship to redefine her own musical style.

"True Sadness" is their ninth studio album and reflects the ability to grow for the bigger audiences they are playing to. The experiments with bigger production values doesn't compromise their rootsy integrity.

The artist goes nowhere near a piano on "Rehab Reunion" a rootsy new album, relying on playing the dulcimer and his vocal Virginia twang to bring out his humorous storytelling ability.

"Why Are You OK" is the band's fifth album and their most focused, combining leader Ben Bridwells' sweet voice with swirling, layered guitars and sonic vocal harmony.