A wise man once said that having new music but no money is much better than having money with no new music. Below are some upcoming releases worth checking out. (For past highlighted releases, click here.)
Releases are few and far between in December. Below are a few releases in the pipeline for 2003.
Four Philly-based singer-songwriters join together as 4 Way Street. Each brings a distinct style -- ranging from power pop to Philly Soul to moody folk. This is one to watch in fall 2003.
Two of Boston's top folk singers join together to cover lesser known songs by Neil Young, Van Morrison, Lucinda Williams and Woody Guthrie.
Earle offers evidence of his songwriting and performing prowess on this live release. It features many of Earle's roots classics, along with a rocking cover of "What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding."
A personal favorite returns with a new release. His songwriting is always engaging, surpassed only by his live performances. This album is much more electric than his earlier work.
After his last mostly acoustic release, Ryan returns with an electric album. Will a tour follow?
The melancholy "Never Going Back" was a highlight of the Trampoline Records compilation. Now we finally get the rest of the story with the debut release. A former Rolling Stone photographer, Mark Seliger calls on a host of friends for the full length release, including Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz, Gillian Welch, and Meshell Ndegeocello.
Lost Highway Records offers up a solid collection of b-sides and unreleased gems from their roster of roots and Americana artists, plus a track from the forthcoming Lyle Lovett release. Featured artists include Whiskeytown, Jayhawks, Lucinda Williams, and Willie Nelson.
You know him from his novelty hits "Short People" and "I Love L.A." and his many movie soundtracks. This release finds him revisiting songs from throughout his career accompanying himself on piano.
The long overdue new album from an American original. If you can't wait for this release, check out " Lost and Found", the Lost Highway sampler released a week earlier.
One of America's top unsigned bands is back with another moody rocker.
The legends of Festus, Missouri are back! Rumor has it the fled to New Jersey to record their first album since 2002's tribute to Doug Sham. Expecting more raucous tunes from country to countrified rock.
Date Last Updated: 09/22/2003