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Artist : Li'l Andy Album : The Complete Recordings of Hezekiah Procter (1925-1930) Quick Thoughts : I didn't know Li'L Andy prior to this week, and this is more a concept record done really, really well than anything else. It's got that old timey feel to it, and half the album is filtered in such a way that it sounds like an old Victrola. As a concept album, it's awesome. As music, it's awesome. Give this a listen. Songs of Note : "Dr Kerr's Ballyhoo," "Jenny Blythe," "In the Roebuck Catalogue" Artist : Becca Stevens and Attacca Quartet Album : Becca Stevens | Attacca Quartet Quick Thoughts : Becca Stevens toured with Attacca Quartet a few years back, and she later married one of the members of the group. This effort takes a number of her songs (and an awesome Radiohead cover) and gives it the Attacca treatment to great results. This album is really great, and good for fans of either or both acts. Songs of Note : ...

A scheduling note: barring any major changes, this will be the final First Listen of 2020, with the first big release day of 2021 as its return. Enjoy the holidays, everyone. Artist : Joel Paterson Album : Let It Be Acoustic Guitar! Quick Description : Solo acoustic guitar version of the Beatles classic album. Why You Should Listen : This is great for anyone, not just fans of The Beatles. Overall Thoughts : I've liked basically everything Paterson's done so far. His guitar work is unmatched in his space, and he has just as much love for the classics as he does more modern fare. I'm not the biggest fan of The Beatles by a longshot, but this is a really great interpretation of an album with more of its share of popular Beatles tunes. It'd be worth it in a busy week, but definitely worth it in this light release period. Recommendation : Make the time. Artist : Becca Stevens and Elan Mehler Album : Pallet on Your Floor Quick Description : A quiet, restrained co...