A primer of recent releases from the loosely ambient-affiliated
When we hear the word “ambient,” most of us think ...
Not (Necessarily) Not Ambient
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Strange Victory, Strange Defeat
Has David Berman’s newfound happiness dulled his cynical sensibilities?
Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea may hold the answer.
The millennial ...
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Terry Hill
The vanguard musician is fondly remembered for his impact on Knoxville’s music scene
You don’t have to buy them ...
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Love is the Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970
What makes a hit song? Is it a catchy vocal hook or an infectious beat? An easily identifiable lyrical theme, ...
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Sneaky Pete Kleinow
During my senior year of college, my roommate and I decided to purchase a pet tortoise to serve as our ...
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Too Much Fun
The 1952 release of Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music was a major catalyst in the folk and blues ...
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Another Side of Donovan
Donovan is one of the most tragically misconstrued artists in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. Often derided by critics ...
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The Complete on the Corner Sessions
At some point when making your way through the six discs of The Complete On The Corner Sessions, maybe even ...
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The Incredible String Band
The Incredible String Band was formed in 1965 in Edinburgh, Scotland, by native singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Robin Williamson and ...
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Child of the Seventies, Singer For All Times
If the tension between submission and self-assertion helps define soul music, the career of Bettye LaVette might stand as the ...
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