The Black Crowes - The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion
Though Southern Harmony was followed by The Black Crowes’ slow descent from mainstream visibility, it marked the beginning of a vibrant creative streak that still resounds beautifully this many years later.
Bobbie Gentry - Fancy
Put this record on and turn the volume up, this is our one chance to not let Gentry down any further.
Willie Nelson - Always On My Mind
As with all of Willie’s albums, there are things to love here. It also remains a fascinating look at an artist trying to work out his place in the world.
Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel
Grievous Angel is an extraordinary entry in the limited Gram Parsons catalog; a true milestone of Americana - or, more aptly, cosmic American music.
Taylor Swift - Red
As with so much of Swift’s output, Red can be remembered as it should be: truly, gloriously singular. Just don’t say it’s her best album.
Sam Hunt - Montevallo
It’s certainly not your momma’s taste of traditional country, yet Montevallo's honoring of storytelling roots makes it one of the great modern country classics.