First Listen: New Releases for 14 August
Artist : Kathleen Edwards Album : Total Freedom Quick Description : First album in eight years from the Americana favorite. Why You Should Listen : Kathleen Edwards is one of the best singer-songwriters out there... Overall Thoughts : ...and she hasn't missed a beat. It's been too long, and I gushed about her back catalog in May, so my hopes were high and just every song here lands near-perfectly. The album opens in a good tone, the slower songs are still incredibly compelling, and the total package is one of her better efforts in a catalog without many misses. This is required listening this week, and one of the best of the year. Recommendation : A great listen. Artist : A. G. Cook Album : 7G Quick Description : PC Music head finally puts out a solo album. Why You Should Listen : With 40-odd songs, you'll find something to like. Overall Thoughts : The PC Music brand is very specific and maybe an acquired taste, but A. G. Cook's long-awaited debut dabbl...