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Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueSturgill Simpson"Sound and Fury" is an onslaught on crunching electric guitars, howling synths and heavy metal drumming from the artist who's last album won the Grammy for country album of the year.2019-10-0100 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueHiss Golden MessengerHiss Golden Messenger is the name M.C. Taylor has been recording under since 2009. “Terms of Surrender” is his eighth album and he describes the songs as being “my therapy and my church.”2019-09-2400 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueFox and the Bear"We Will Be All Right" is the full-length debut album from the Hampton Roads' duo. This is a live performance of some songs from the album and an interview with the band.2019-09-1600 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueSheryl CrowThere’s an abundance of everything on her new album “Threads.” There’s a lot of songs, 17, a lot of music 75 minutes worth, and an a-list group of collaborators whose performances are as jaw-dropping as the fact that they are all on one album.2019-09-0300 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueMosquito CabaretOn one of the most unique recordings of the year, the Hampton Roads band have released their debut album “The Modern Life of Insects.”2019-08-2700 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueEilen JewellHer new album “Gypsy” is a tug of war of emotions as songs of politics and dissent push and pull at songs about happiness and empathy, putting into words and music the daily struggle of the human condition.2019-08-2000 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueBon IverThe band's fourth album "i,i" was released three weeks ahead of schedule, echoing it’s ahead of the curve musicianship and songcraft and probably because it was just too good to hold back.2019-08-1300 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueDavina and the VagabondsThe band has been around for 15 years but the new album “Sugar Drops” is their first recorded in a proper studio. The album, as she describes, is “about 100 years of Americana.”2019-08-0600 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueVarious Artists pay tribute to Frightened RabbitThe Indie rock community has come together to lovingly pay tribute to the late Scot Hutchinson of Frightened Rabbit by re-creating the 2008 album “The Midnight Organ Fight.”2019-07-1600 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueThe Black KeysSince their last album rock and roll hasn’t had much to rally around, but “Let’s Rock” shows the way forward with it’s fuzz guitar riffs smothered in digital processing, vocals overdubs that capture the frenzy of the moment and a voodoo bass and drum rhythm section.2019-07-0900 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueSuper DopplerThis self-titled, second album by the Hampton Roads band continues to forge a unique sound whose bright harmonies and shimmering guitars combine for an exuberant collection of new songs.2019-07-0100 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueBuddy & Julie MillerThe married duo decided that for their 40th wedding anniversary they’d release their first album in ten years. It’s called "Breakdown on 20th Avenue South."2019-06-2500 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueCalexico & Iron and WineThe two long-time indie rock pioneers have joined forces for a second time on the Album “Years to Burn.”2019-06-1800 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueKishi Bashi“Omoiyari” is his fifth and most accomplished album, a set of songs all inspired by the Japanese interment camps in the US in World War II.2019-06-1100 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueApex Manor"Heartbreak City" is Apex Manor’s first album in eight years, during that time Ross Flournoy, the bands leader faltered, then righted himself and returns to music with a new outlook; sober and ready to share his conviction to stay that way.2019-06-0400 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueJustin Townes EarleHis ability to create characters through his songs has never been sharper than on his new album “The Saint of Lost Causes.”2019-05-2900 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueJustin Townes EarleHis ability to create characters through his songs has never been sharper than on his new album “The Saint of Lost Causes.”2019-05-2900 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueThe National“I Am Easy To Find” is the eighth release for this brooding and melancholy band and, if possible, their music has become even more cinematic with the addition of an Oscar winning filmmaker overseeing the production.2019-05-2100 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueMark Rogers“Laying it Down,” with great backing talent, earnest vocals and some solid, relatable songs, hits a sweet Americana spot.2019-05-1400 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueVampire WeekendTheir first album in six years “Father of the Bride” reflects a lot of changes within the band that results in an 18 song tour de force of irresistible, imaginative and trend setting music.2019-05-0700 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueJosh RitterOn his tenth album in twenty years, “Fever Breaks” he shakes up the consistency he is so well known for and adds a new dimension to his music through a perfect musical partnership with multi-Grammy award winner Jason Isbell as his producer and band leader.2019-04-3000 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueThe Ben Phelps ProjectEverything about “Wake Up the Guards”is big. From the scorching saxophone blasts, to the torrid bass, guitar and keyboard interplay to it’s fifteen tracks of rock jazz and soul fusion, it's a big step forward for this Hampton Roads band2019-04-2300 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueShovels and RopeTheir new album “By Blood” is the boldest effort yet by the married duo who specialize in bringing together disparate elements.2019-04-1600 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueThe Suitcase JunketOn his new album "Mean Dog Trampoline" this one-man-band is working with a producer for the first time, Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, who brings an enlightened focus to Lorenz’s playing.2019-04-0900 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueLADADAOn their full length debut album “Heaven on the Rocks,” the Virginia Beach band shows off their psych rock chops.2019-03-2500 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueOver The RhineTheir 15th album Love and Revelation is a somber and earthy collection of songs about grief and loss and how to rise above it.2019-03-1900 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugruePatty GriffinHer self titled, tenth studio album comes after a frightening bout with cancer and serves as a kind of musical rehab, allowing her to relate her own life to the greater truths and experiences that she sings about.2019-03-1200 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueHozierFive years after the release of his debut, "Wasteland Baby!" picks up where the first album left off, further defining his unique blend of rock, gospel and soul.2019-03-0500 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueBetter Oblivion Community CenterThis collaboration between Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers had better be good just to live down the name they've given it, thankfully it is.2019-02-2600 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueTedeschi Trucks BandThis 12 piece rock ensemble continues to be greater than the sum of it’s many parts with "Signs" their fourth studio album.2019-02-1900 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueSean McConnellThe long-time singer songwriter takes an artesian’s approach to his new album “Secondhand Smoke’ crafting each song himself, playing most of the instruments, using his years of songwriting experience to create modern folk music that is instantly relatable.2019-02-1200 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueMandolin Orange“Softly, tenderly, using delicate voices,” those are the final words on the new album “Tides of a Teardrop” and it’s an apt description of the Chapel Hill NC band’s approach to these songs that deal with loss, grief and ultimately comfort.2019-02-0500 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueMichael Franti & SpearheadEighteen years after vol. 1, they have released "Stay Human vol. 2." It’s an album with a serious message but is bursting with positivity.2019-01-2904 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueSharon Van Etten“Remind Me Tomorrow” reflects all her new artistic outlets by evolving her sound to be more ambitious, atmospheric and grander.2019-01-2104 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueSharon Van Etten“Remind Me Tomorrow” reflects all her new artistic outlets by evolving her sound to be more ambitious, atmospheric and grander.2019-01-2104 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueMumford and Sons“Delta” their fourth studio release shows that they’ve learned that to play to big crowds, you need a big sound.2018-11-2004 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueRhett Miller"The Messenger" digs deep into the psyche of the Old 97's front man in a way he hasn't done before.2018-11-1303 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueBob DylanAfter recording most of the songs for his landmark 1974 album, "Blood on the Tracks" Dylan was ready to release it but suddenly changed his mind and re-recorded much of it. Those original recordings are now released for the first time on “More Blood, More Tracks: The Bootleg Series Volume 14.”2018-11-0903 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueJoe Louis Walker, Bruce Katz, Giles RobsonThe Blues has never sounded more intimate than on the all acoustic new album “Journeys to the Heart of the Blues.” It’s an authentic recreation of rare and classic blues songs.2018-10-2903 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueThe Watson TwinsThis is a live performance and interview with the duo who's new album is called..."Duo."2018-10-2321 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueJohn Hiatt“The Eclipse Sessions” was recorded over four days during the solar eclipse of 2017 inspiring him to record one of his best albums in years.2018-10-1603 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugruePhosphorescentFive years after releasing his turbulent sounding break-through album Phosphorescent, aka Matthew Houck has put his restless demons aside for a stable, hazy groove of contentment on “C’e La Vie.”2018-10-0904 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueTom PettyAlmost one year to the day after he shockingly passed away, “An American Treasure” bridges the gaps between the six cd box set “Playback” released in 1995 with four more discs of previously unreleased material.2018-10-0203 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueAlejandro Escovedo“The Crossing” is about the Mexican/American border and the drama that unfolds there daily.2018-09-1803 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugruePaul McCartneyConsidering that he is now 76 years old, “Egypt Station” his first album in five years should be savored. That it happens to be his best collection of songs in decades is just icing on the cake.2018-09-1103 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugruePassenger“Runaway” not only lives up to this British artist's name but reveals his love of America with it’s theme of traveling cross-country. It’s one of the great road trip albums ever recorded.2018-09-0303 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueDevotchka“This Night Falls Forever” is dripping in bittersweet romanticism with dramatic flourishes that are spine-tingling.2018-08-2803 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueDeath Cab For CutieThe band has been so good for so long and on their ninth album “Thank You For Today” they continue that string of excellence.2018-08-2103 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueDawn LandesOver her fifteen year career, she has been known for bridging different styles but on “Meet me at the river” she dedicates all her songs to the classic country formula.2018-08-1403 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueWes CharltonA native of Virginia’s northern neck, Charlton has lived a lot of life and his new album “Morning Stars” draws on those experiences with dense guitar work, driving rhythms and earnest vocals.2018-07-2400 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueEliza Gilkyson“Secularia” is her twentieth album and amid contributions from different members of her family she sings of spirituality. The songs praise the mystery and wonder of the world.2018-07-1700 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueRory BlockThe acoustic blues great's last seven releases have been tribute albums to some of the greatest old-time bluesmen, now she’s starting on the women. "A Woman's Soul: A Tribute to Bessie Smith” is the first of a series she will dedicate to the women of the blues.2018-07-1000 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueJim JamesThe third solo album from the leader of My Morning Jacket has a title that perfectly describes it. “Uniform Distortion” is a collection of guitar ready rockers about the digital age and it’s darker side.2018-07-0300 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueThe Record CompanyThe final song on the new album “All of This Life” is called “I'm Changing” but fans of the band’s Grammy nominated debut need not worry they are still rockin’ the blues like no other band today and using the experience of the success they’ve had to inspire them to ever greater heights2018-06-2600 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueArthur Buck"Arthur Buck" is an album length collaboration between Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck, two long-time indie rock heroes, Buck, with REM and Arthur, with his solo career of 14 albums.2018-06-1900 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueDave Alvin & Jimmie Dale GilmoreOn "Downey to Lubbuck," the album named after their respective hometowns, the two legendary Americana artists find a lot in common.2018-06-0500 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueCourtney BarnettGuitars rule on the Australian artist's new album “Tell Me How You Really Feel.” The Nirvana inspired bashing combined with her deadpan vocals make this a welcome anomaly in a music world increasingly dominated by synths and auto-tune.2018-05-2200 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueRy CooderOn his new album “The Prodigal Son” there are eight covers of old Blues and Gospel songs and three new originals, illustrating his view of himself as a caretaker of American roots music, one who has returned to where he started more than 50 years ago.2018-05-1500 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueDr. DogThe indie band from Philadelphia has been around for over 15 years but recently re-evaluated their process. Thankfully, tinkering is all that was needed and “Critical Equation” sounds as fresh as anything they’ve done.2018-05-0100 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueOld Crow Medicine Show“Volunteer” is the 7th album from the best Americana band in America, the boisterous, street corner stomps and heartfelt ballads flow freely as they draw inspiration from their twenty years as band .2018-04-2400 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueBuddha Council“True Love,” the third album from this five piece reggae outfit from Hampton Roads, throbs with rhythmic intensity and psychedelia and doesn’t let up until they get their message of positivity and togetherness across.2018-04-1000 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueKim RicheyHer new album's title,“Edgeland,” is a term used to describe areas of the United States that fall between the urban centers and the rural countryside. It’s the perfect metaphor for her hard-to-categorize music.2018-04-0300 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueErika WennerstromIt’s fascinating when an artist can take personal experience and turn it into inspiring music. That’s what The Heartless Bastards' leader has done on her solo debut album.2018-03-2700 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueThe Decemberists“I’ll Be Your Girl” is the album the band said would free them from old patterns and allow them to try something different. Turns out it’s hard to shake the sound the band has established.2018-03-2000 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueDavid ByrneThe former Talking Heads leader has released his first true solo album in 14 years “American Utopia” and says “These songs attempt to depict the world we live in now. Many of us ask ourselves-well, does it have to be like this? These songs are about that asking.”2018-03-1200 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueLucy DacusThe Richmond, Virginia artist has released her second album, “Historian” and, as good as her debut was, the 22 year-old’s music has grown by leaps and bounds and her understated confidence makes this an album that will be noticed all over the country.2018-03-0600 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueS. CareyBest known as keyboardist and percussionist for Bon Iver, on his third solo album “Hundred Acres” he has simplified his instrumentation in order to emulate the lyrics of these songs about simplicity and the power of nature.2018-02-2700 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueBrandi CarlileHer sixth studio album "By The Way I Forgive You” is an exercise in using forgiveness as a source of strength and the past to prove her right. She is in a strong place and ready to sing about it.2018-02-2003 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueFranz FerdinandFive years after their last album, the Scottish rockers have returned with “Always Ascending” and, like the title suggests, they have pushed the boundaries of their sardonic brand of dance rock.2018-02-1403 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueThe Wood Brothers“One Drop of Truth” has an irresistible friendliness to it, not only in Oliver Wood’s quirky southern twang but the way the songs are unique to themselves, like enthralling stories told by a gifted raconteur.2018-02-0603 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueMary Gauthier"Rifles and Rosary Beads" is a powerful change in direction for the long-time singer songwriter. After eleven albums of mostly autobiographical songs, she has co-written all the songs with military men and women who are veterans of combat. It’s an album unlike any other, directly tapping into the lives of those who protect this country.2018-01-3004 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueFirst Aid KitThe Swedish sisters of First Aid Kit could not have known that the "Metoo" phenomenon would be taking hold while they were recording their fourth album, “Ruins” but it is the perfect sound track for a movement that empowers women and encourages individuality.2018-01-2303 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueAnderson EastAnderson East’s second album, appropriately titled “Encore” is a hot mess of Rock, soul, blues, Americana and something that sets this 29-year-old apart from other newcomers, a voice roaring with emotion and experience2018-01-1604 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueLanghorne SlimThe new album “Lost at Last Vol. 1” is made up of songs adhering to a central theme about “living in amazement, wonder and following our soul’s actual calling."2017-11-1403 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueFeral ConservativesThe third album by the Virginia Beach band has songs about overcoming obstacles and the energy makes “Better Lives” a musical diamond in the rough.2017-11-0703 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueJoe HenryThe long-time producer and singer-songwriter's 14th album “Thrum” is informed by his love of poetry.2017-10-3104 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueMargo Price“All American Made” is her second album following hot on the heels of her 2016 debut and addresses some political issues not usually found on an Americana recording.2017-10-2403 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueBeckLike it’s title suggests “Colors" is not only a return to the exuberant dance pop that made him famous in the nineties, but an album with a relentlessly optimistic outlook on the future.2017-10-1704 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueJD McPhersonThe 40-year-old discovered his muse later in life than most but on his third album “Undivided Heart and Soul” he’s making up for lost time.2017-10-1004 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueJessica Lea MayfieldHer fourth album “Sorry is Gone” musically chronicles her real life escape from an abusive relationship.2017-10-0303 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueJosh Ritter"Gathering" is the ninth album from the long-time singer-songwriter and one of his loosest but most compelling yet.2017-09-2604 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueBruce Cockburn“Bone on Bone” is the first album in six years from one of Canada’s most accomplished artists.2017-09-1903 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueLCD SoundsystemThe unexpected comeback album, “American Dream” arrives following an equally surprising 7 year hiatus after releasing a trilogy of the some of the best dance rock of the 2000’s. James Murphy’s trepidation with getting older not withstanding, he is the hippest 40-something on the planet.2017-09-0504 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueIron & WineSam Beam's new album "Beast Epic" returns to the more purely acoustic style of his first few albums.2017-08-2904 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueRick Estrin & the NightcatsThe coolest blues band in the world is back for more big fun and world class rhythm and blues on “Groovin’ in Greaseland.”2017-08-2203 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueArcade FireHow do you comment on the over-consumption of society while adding more content to consume? The band’s fifth album, "Everything Now" never answers that question but dances its way through a great set of songs trying to.2017-08-0104 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueStu LarsenHis second album "Resolute" is a travelogue of his wanderlust, relating the places he’s been to his romantic relationships.2017-07-2503 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueBroken Social SceneAs the title suggests “Hug of Thunder," their first album in seven years, is a balance of big anthemic rockers and more intimate, downbeat gems.2017-07-1803 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueRandall Bramblett“Juke Joint at the Edge of the World” is the eleventh album by the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and it’s musical grit and funky tunes make it one of his best.2017-07-1103 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueThe Cash Box Kings"Royal Mint" mixes classic covers and their own originals using their unique mix of Chicago blues and Memphis rockabilly…bluesabilly!2017-07-0403 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueSlaid Cleaves“Ghost on the Car Radio” brings to life some of the characters who have been affected by the crumbling of small town America.2017-06-2404 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueSteve Earle & the DukesAfter a couple of experiments, he is back where he belongs on his new album “So You Wanna Be an Outlaw,” banging out rocking new tunes on the fringes of the country music world.2017-06-2004 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueSuper Doppler“Moonlight Anthems” is the new album by the band formerly known as Major & the Monbacks. It’s an album of sweet southern rock and soul not unlike the great beach music bands that originated on the east coast years ago.2017-06-1204 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueDan Auerbach“Waiting On A Song” is the epitome of what a solo album should be; a triumphant glimpse at another side of the artist few have heard.2017-06-0604 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueJustin Townes Earle“Kids in the Street” completes a trilogy of music about his family, putting the lamenting of “Single Mothers” and “Absent Fathers” behind him, the focus more comfortably trained on himself with great results.2017-05-3004 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugruePokey LafargeHis eight album “Manic Revelations” is a sly collection of thoughts and impressions of present day life seen through a musical way-back machine.2017-05-2304 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueMercy CreekBased in the Northern Neck of Virginia, “Back home” is their seventh studio album and begs the question: Why doesn’t the whole world know about them yet?2017-05-1603 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueTaj Mahal & Keb Mo"Tajmo" is the first collaboration by two venerable blues artists, a collection of blues, afro-pop, soul and folk that can’t help but inspire smiles all around.2017-05-0903 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueBNQTAs fleeting as so-called super-group formations can be, the new album by BNQT “Volume 1” has compelling contributions from the leaders of the bands Midlake, Band of Horses, Franz Ferdinand, Grandaddy and Travis.2017-05-0203 minOut of the Box Album of the Week with Paul ShugrueRay DaviesThe recently knighted Sir Ray Davies has always had a love hate relationship with America and on his new solo album "Americana" he expands on his fascination with this country.2017-04-2503 min