First Listen: New Releases for 15 October
Artist : Le Ren Album : Leftovers Quick Thoughts : Probably my favorite listen this week, Le Ren offers a folky effort that excels at really great melodic and musical content. I don't know much of anything about this act, but she seems to be a transport from the 1960s in her overall approach, and this debut is one I'll be going back to very quickly. Songs of Note : "Dyan," "Who's Going to Hold Me Next?" Artist : Julia Shapiro Album : Zorked Quick Thoughts : Julia Shapiro excels in the sort of shoegazey stuff I know I love. This record gives me some real Marissa Nadler vibes, for sure, but it's really its own thing in a lot of respects. I really enjoyed this, it's the right kind of heavy for me this week. Songs of Note : "Come With Me," "Zorked" Artist : Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Album : Georgia Blue Quick Thoughts : This is a charity record for Georgia elections, so know that going in, but a really interesting...