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Shelley Short Quietly Saves Country Musicnew
Rather than waxing naively cute, a la Jenny Lewis, or idiotic, Short encapsulates much of what makes old-school Nashville country great: a showman's charisma, credible melancholy and close geographical ties.
Willamette Week |
Amy McCullough |
04-09-2008 |
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Nostaligic Goodness with a Touch of Playfulnew
A female vocalist starting an album with the words, "Cried all night till there was nothin' more" probably sounds a bit offputting. Unless that girl is Zooey Deschanel accompanied by M. Ward.
Willamette Week |
Amy McCullough |
03-12-2008 |
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Tags: She & Him, Volume One
Caves Does Nothing New Pretty Darn Rightnew
Caves' pretty-boy retro rock certainly pays proper homage to its influences.
Willamette Week |
Amy McCullough |
10-24-2007 |
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Tags: Caves, Get On With It
Tractor Operator Gets Dark, Real Darknew
There's a shadow hanging over Bleeding Hearts and Severed Legs, as well -- and the thematic heaviness is mirrored by heavier sounds.
Willamette Week |
Amy McCullough |
09-26-2007 |
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Hillstomp's Live-'n'-Stompin' Delta Bluesnew
After Two But Before Five glorifies the magic of after-hours.
Willamette Week |
Amy McCullough |
07-25-2007 |
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Side Project is Born Out of Good Times ... And Sounds Like Itnew
Decemberist Chris Funk strikes and gets wasted (in a good way).
Willamette Week |
Amy McCullough |
05-31-2007 |
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Fucked Up and Beautifulnew
Living history and moving on with Modest Mouse.
Willamette Week |
Amy McCullough |
03-15-2007 |
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