Out Of The Box Cd Of The Week With Paul Shugrue

The band's Bridie Monds-Watson let it be known publicly that they are non-binary and that revelation informs the subject matter of their third album “If I Never Know You Like This Again”

“WE” perfectly captures the mixture of emotions going through and coming out of the pandemic.

The Va. Beach band's fourth album “Darkness and Rainbows” is a combination of the layered guitar work of guitarist/singer Tom Southern and his sophisticated, original songs.

“Paint This Town” continues their exuberance for Americana Music.

“watch my moves” is his 8th solo album of what he calls “fried pop” music.

“El Mirador” is a joyful celebration of all good things in life, including the Latin influences of their work.

“Crooked Tree” is her fourth album in five years, but its the most definitive and consistent release in her young career.

“Costarring Too” is the followup to his 2020 collection of collaborations and features an even more impressive lineup of guest musicians.

On their fifth album, “Great American Painting” their previous experiments have come to fruition.

“Things Are Great” is a back to basics album from a band relying on the strengths that have made them special from the beginning.

"The Tipping Point", their first album in 18 years, is a glorious return to form.

Ever since their breakthrough album in 2014, the artist behind the band, Alynda Segarra has been distancing herself from it’s Americana sound. “Life on Earth” continues that evolution

One of the most reliable bands in rock and roll continues that dependability on their tenth album “Lucifer on the Sofa.”

Mitski’s new album "Laurel Hell" warns of the pitfalls that are inherent in the pursuit of love.

"Crown" is a modern blues showcase that is equal parts soul, funk and blues.

The pandemic caused the long-time folkie to create her new album "Age of Apathy" alone and then virtually collaborate on the arrangements and instrumentation. Not surprisingly the result is a much more intimate set of songs.

“Brightside” is a more stripped down version of their sound but no less optimistic.

The Australian singer’s “Things Take Time, Take Time” is gentler than her first two, out of necessity. Her more bombastic tendencies are muted by the pandemic.

“The Future” is a perfect fusing of the boisterous fervor of his work with the backing band and his more introspective songs from his solo recordings.

The Philly band’s newest "I Don't Live Here Anymore" is a complex balancing act between anthemic rock and experimental successes.