First Listen: New Releases for 12 March
On a housekeeping note, I'm trying a different format for First Listen for the next few weeks. Smaller capsule reviews = more highlights, and I'm piloting a mix of my favorite tracks, which you can find below. Let us know what you think. Artist : Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno Album : Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno Quick Thoughts : Man, we love some well-crafted roots music here. This is some really gorgeous stuff, with the right mix of more upbeat bluegrassy tunes alongside the more midtempo fare. Plus, the musicianship here is incredible. There's not a bad moment in this record, and it's absolutely a favorite this week. Songs of Note : "Good and Gone," "My Teardrops Say" Artist : The Anchoress Album : The Art of Losing Quick Thoughts : The Anchoress gives off solid PJ Harvey vibes for me, and I basically loved every moment of this album. The sum is great, but some of these parts are just awesome. If you like your rockin' women wit...