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 | The second half of 2012 is shaping up to be just as versatile and fruitful in terms of new folk music releases as did the first half of the year. With the return of Old Crow Medicine Show and Bob Dylan's remarkable new disc, not to mention live albums, box sets, and more...there is plenty to get us through the end of the year. Check out some of the best new releases below. | |
Review: Bob Dylan - 'Tempest'
Bob Dylan's new album is a blues-and-rock-infused romp through a world of violent imagery and absolute heartache. Learn more about where Bob Dylan goes this time around, on his 35th studio album in 50 years.
| Tim O'Brien & Darrell Scott Live CD
Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott are easily two of the finest singer-songwriters in the realm of contemporary folk and Americana music. Not to mention they're also both impeccably gifted multi-instrumentalists. Check out my review of their new collaborative live album - We're Usually A Lot Better Than This.
| Review of the New Kelly Joe Phelps Disc
Speaking of great instrumentalists, Kelly Joe Phelps is probably one of the most highly respected guitar and slide players on the scene, frequently tackling gospel music with considerable aplomb. Here's an eye on his new release Brother Sinner & the Whale.
| Old Crow Medicine Show Is Back
Old Crow Medicine Show has been hailed as one of the greatest forces in the recent rise of indie roots music. Pulling from the traditional string band music of Appalachia, the group returns with a personnel change which brings it back to what it does best. Check out my review of Carry Me Back.
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