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 MARY GAUTHIER: drag queens in limousines - Country noir - sharp-eyed intelligence, vocal directness, gritty and real, with themes not usually dealt with in mainstream country. |   MARY GAUTHIER: dixie kitchen - Country-noir - sharp-eyed intelligence, vocal directness, gritty and real, with themes not usually dealt with in mainstream country. |  MISTY RIVER: live at the backgate stage - Astonishing Harmonies: folk, country, bluegrass, acapella - Excellent live show recording: The sweetness of Alisson Krauss, emotion of Emmylou, the depth & imagery of Gillian Welch. Nice compliment to "Rising" their studio CD. Audiophiles LOVE this CD. |  JAMES MARSHALL: wandering - Roots rock or Americana based in solid country traditions, and embellished with a modern rock feel. |  NANCY HAYS: come dance with me - Traditional counry songs with an infectious beat and lyrics guaranteed to bring dancers to the dance floor. |  DICK FELLER: centaur of attention - Unique, Clever, Witty, Word-Intensive, Nashville singer/songwriter presents his own hit humorous compositions backed by "hot" finger-style acoustic guitar. |  SCOTT CARTER: east end journal - Percussive folk, blues and Americana from the winner of the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award (Past winners include David Wilcox, Lyle Lovett, John Gorka and Nanci Griffith!) |  KENI THOMAS & CORNBREAD: hero fund - All proceeds from this special CD will benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Keni Thomas, a former Army Ranger and lead singer of the country rock band Cornbread, wrote "Hero" several years ago as a tribute to a fellow soldier. |  TIM MENSY: tim mensy - Contemporary country music with mature lyrics from an award winning Nashville songwriter. |  HOLLY FIGUEROA: how it is - almost alt country from the wild west, the third record from the founder of Indiegrrl mashes smart pop, (bass by Tony Levin) with deep, dark country (drums by Jerry Marotta) | | |||||||||||
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CD Baby Editor's Picks - Country | |||||||||||||||||||||
 ANGIE PALMER: road - With the warmth of Joni Mitchell, she's the kind of artist that evokes a spontaneous exhale; a relieved sigh that comes from the comfort of her rich, solid songwriting and the modern ring of contemporary handling, reminiscent of Shawn Colvin. Angie Palmer weaves the ring of her guitar with the resonant buzz of her hearty voice and the lilting message of her songs, occasionally blessed by the voice of cello, into a collection of lightly country-tinged gems. |  MARY ANN KENNEDY: the trail less traveled - The natural, organic, earthy songwriting is what particularly grabbed my attention in the form of full-body goosebumps- that's usually a good sign, especially when it comes so suddenly and uncontrollably. Not only in close kinship with the art of melody and harmony, the way she fleshes out her songs is equally hearty. You know that music and melody to Mary Ann Kennedy is as basic as the blood running through her veins in these substantial songs. In this animal-themed album, she speaks to the love and bond between human and beast, giving the spirit both lightness, playfulness and unique consideration. |  MATT NOLEN: matt nolen - Like a jaw-dropping mix of Sting's vocal genius with Marc Cohn's unforgettable songwriting and Bruce Hornsby's knack for pianistic drive, Matt Nolen's album instantly grabbed not only my ears but my undivided attention. Structuring his songs on the most basic, visceral elements of song craft and having a knack for how to flesh out a song without over-shooting the production or the "gloss," this album, start to finish, drives straight to the bone. Even if you have never heard of this chap before, his music fits snugly and familiarly like a favorite, worn and tattered leather jacket with its own stories and history. Let your ears and heart test-drive this Americana/Country pop winner. |  KIERA LEE: what do i believe - You don't have to be a country connoisseur to be knocked off your feet with this album. She has the heart of country but weaves in equal amounts of true, high quality pop and rock for a non-stop collection of honest, refined, radio-worthy songs. Having grown up listening to Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston this 19 year old star incorporates that tangible. accessible sound of top 40 while still keeping her two feet strongly planted in country roots. With her songwriting built of conviction, every single song is a hit. |  THOMAS FRASER: long gone lonesome blues - This fisherman, crofter and humble man left a stunning legacy: 1000s of songs recorded at home in his small croft house using a reel-to-reel recorder. From the rough and rugged Shetland Islands of Scotland, Thomas delivered these favorite counry and blues songs with his light, yodeling voice, heartfelt strumming and quaint delivery shortly before his untimely death in the 70s. It is not only a charming old-timey sound but a step into history as well. | | ||||||||||||||||
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