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 If you do not only see the beauty of the butterflies, if you can also sense it in the promise of the chrysalises, then this album awaits you, generous with epiphanies.

 Jake Holmes on vocals and bass is a worthy and intense actor of the small sonic dramas he composes.

This review praises Jake Holmes' 'The Above Ground Sound' as a richly composed folk-rock album featuring unique guitar textures and compelling songwriting. It highlights the album's mix of jazz, folk, and Broadway influences, drawing parallels to artists like Tim Buckley and Jacques Brel. While not every track is flawless, the album is noted for its promise and epiphanies, especially in songs like 'Lonely' and 'Genuine Imitation Life.' The review also references Holmes' infamous song 'Dazed And Confused,' though focuses on the album's musical qualities. Discover the rich folk-rock textures of Jake Holmes' The Above Ground Sound—listen now and experience its timeless storytelling.

 Guy Clark constructs songs... his craftsmanship is timeless.

 The entire record exudes life... it’s no longer about genres but about states of mind, morning light, the scent of air...

This review celebrates Guy Clark’s debut album Old No. 1 as a timeless work of storytelling and musical craftsmanship. The songs are simple yet deeply authentic, supported by notable collaborators like Johnny Gimble and Steve Earle. The album transcends genre labels, evoking vivid states of mind and emotional landscapes. The reviewer praises Clark’s unique voice and the way his music captures lived life’s flavor. Ultimately, Old No. 1 is described as an enduring classic worth repeated listening. Listen to Guy Clark’s Old No. 1 and experience timeless country storytelling today!

 I'm listening from here, the screams coming from the street sound more like desperate moans, the slogans sound funereal, but maybe it's Michael's music making me feel this way.

 The cavernous sound wasn't the rough shell of the record, but its exteriorized heart.

This evocative review reflects on Michael Yonkers' 1968 album Microminiature Love as a deeply personal and raw expression of anguish and revolution. It contrasts Yonkers' inward-focused sound with the outward social turmoil of the era, emphasizing his innovative guitar work. Despite industry rejection, the album's haunting and pioneering qualities shine through, influencing later artists and resonating with underground rock fans. The review captures the tension between public revolt and private pain within the music. Listen to Michael Yonkers' Microminiature Love and discover the raw edge of 1960s underground rock innovation!

 Music and words: not blended ingredients of a song to be listened to carelessly, but a true sound dramaturgy.

 This hybrid and surreal music, Brigitte’s words that shuttle between the theater of the absurd and existentialism, will not be able to disturb you in any way... because you are deaf to silence and doubt.

Brigitte Fontaine's Comme À La Radio is a daring fusion of surreal lyrics and avant-garde jazz, enhanced by the Art Ensemble of Chicago. The album defies conventional listening, challenging passive consumption with its intense sound dramaturgy. It blends theatrical existentialism with a textured soundscape, evoking simultaneous coexistences of life’s contradictions. The review praises the album’s ability to confront silence and meaninglessness with compelling, tactile music that remains relevant decades after its 1971 release. Discover the surreal world of Brigitte Fontaine's Comme À La Radio—listen now and experience avant-garde jazz like never before.

 "Phil Ochs might be a reporter, but when he recounts the political establishment, he does so with almost Brechtian alienation techniques."

 "Sometimes madness is more lucid than any mental sanity."

Phil Ochs' Greatest Hits is an ironic yet deeply emotional collection revealing the complexities of America through the eyes of a folk poet. The album features dark humor, political insight, and musical influences ranging from Elvis to Woody Guthrie. Produced by Van Dyke Parks, it captures Ochs' unique voice, blending bitterness and beauty. The review highlights Ochs as a distinguished reporter of his time, whose songs resonate with raw honesty and haunting nostalgia. Discover the haunting power of Phil Ochs' Greatest Hits—listen now and explore the poetic legacy of a folk legend.

 Wearing a mask can be a way of undressing. Speaking others' words can be the path that leads to discovering one’s most authentic voice.

 The single track levels the individual stories, seals their shared fate as dormants on Spoon River’s hill.

Richard Buckner’s album The Hill reinterprets Edgar Lee Masters’s Spoon River Anthology through a bold, poetic musical lens. Buckner abandons traditional folk structures to deliver a nuanced, emotional vocal performance supported by intricate instrumental arrangements. Collaborations with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino enhance the dark and vibrant soundscape. The album’s sequencing emphasizes the unique, fragmented lives of the characters, creating a resonant listening experience. The Hill stands out as a profound exploration of death, love, and memory. Discover the haunting beauty of Richard Buckner's The Hill — listen now and experience poetry brought to life through music.

 Frozen does not sound like a wall of overdubbed sounds, but rather like the dense and nervous silence that hovers between three musicians in telepathic dialogue.

 Slowness and coldness are discovered to be vast territories all to be charted.

Souled American's 'Frozen' is a deeply intense and subtle album created over two years through a slow, solitary, and collaborative process. The band's unique method results in rich, textured music that balances tradition with experimental sounds. The album explores themes of coldness, slow rhythms, and telepathic band connection, culminating in a revitalizing return to roots. It influenced artists like Jim O'Rourke and stands as a distinctive work in alternative country and folk. Listen to Souled American's Frozen and experience a richly textured, hauntingly beautiful slow-burn classic.

 "The voice can appear to articulate a few short phrases and add an instrumental color without in any way stealing the scene from the textures of guitar, bass, and drums."

 "No album seems as cohesive as this one where each song is constructed in a place without memory."

Bedhead's Transaction De Novo exemplifies minimalist post-rock with its subtle guitar textures and layered instrumentation. The Kadane brothers create a cohesive soundscape where voices and instruments blend delicately without overshadowing each other. Each track is carefully built from scratch, resulting in an album that feels alive and organic. The review praises the band's restraint and emotional depth, highlighting their distinctive compositional style. Explore Bedhead's Transaction De Novo and experience the art of minimalist post-rock textures and emotional depth.