Essex Green: Cannibal Sea
Sounds a bit like The New Pornographers, still packing punch, but not as much as Neko Case and company would probably be agreeable with.
The Trews: Den of Thieves
As if the Crowes comparison wasn’t suitable, just take a listen to the swampy “Cry” that would give Chris and Rich Robinson a run for their money circa The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion.
Teenage Fanclub: Man-Made
The high level of consistency is another asset Teenage Fanclub is known for, and the stellar
Richard Thompson: Front Parlour Ballads
Richard Thompson has released several albums over the years, so it’s puzzling that this record is a first. However, this enjoyable, folksy, laidback effort is Thompson