Out Of The Box Cd Of The Week With Paul Shugrue

Her third album “Don’t forget me” has many songs about coping with the sudden rush of fame.

“Only God Was Above Us” is about history, their own, and most notably that of their former hometown, New York City

The award winning blues artist plays a nylon sting acoustic on the album whose title says it all “One Guitar Woman: A Tribute to the Female Pioneers of Guitar.”

Katie Crutchfield veered away from her indie rock roots with her last album and on “Tigers Blood” she doubles down on that pure americana sound to deliver an almost perfect follow up.

Jack Antonoff, on Bleacher’s new self-titled album, has his band cruising the interstate rather than the red carpet.

“Liam Gallagher John Squire” despite it’s unimaginative title, goes a long way to contributing to their enduring legacies.

“The Past is Still Alive” is like a modern day western, tough and tender and full of personal experiences that, while traumatic, inspire the feeling that life goes on.

The indie rock trio from Australia's third album is “Faith Crisis Part 1”

“What Now” is the second solo album by the Alabama Shakes lead singer. As the title suggests you never know what’s going to happen next.

on his new solo album “What Do We Do Now” he combines two approaches, layering acoustic guitars under his trademark electric riffs

"Polaroid Lovers" is unlike anything she has done before

"Little Rope" is a captivating part of the band’s second act, it’s their fourth album since coming out of retirement.

"Higher" is a masterful blend of country, soul, and blues that showcases his remarkable vocal range.

A Sense of Community is what they are after on their 13th studio album “Big Big Love.”

“Jenny From Thebes” is a full blown rock opera about a character first introduced on a 2002 album.

“Hackney Diamonds” is the return to form that no one ever expected

“Strays 2” a companion recording to an album she released in January that stands on it’s own but also expands the first album’s mythology

“Javelin” is a career defining work

On their 13th album “Cousin” they offer some great reflections on the world today and their inability to understand it.

Their newest album “From Self With Love” arrives after a tumultuous year for them