AltWeeklies Wire
Refreshing Classicsnew
Take two angelic voices, back them up with an ensemble of the finest acoustic musicians in the world, and give them a baker's dozen of traditional and contemporary songs -- insert in CD player. Let your mind be blown.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
08-10-2006 |
Reviews
Songwriters Step Out of Backgroundnew
Kane and Welch have made their careers as songwriters for some of country music's biggest artists, but wisely keep the best material for themselves.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
05-25-2006 |
Reviews
Should be a Household Namenew
Lyrical depth gives Field of Crows added worth.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
05-11-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Darden Smith, Field of Crows
'Innocence' Stays Genuinenew
Bloom has mastered the art of passive reflection on what is.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
05-04-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: innocence, Luka Bloom
Wallowing in Dad's Shadownew
Shooter's second album seems to struggle with his father's shadow, attempting to make a unique statement while acknowledging the legacy of his genes -- unfortunately, he misses the mark.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
04-27-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Shooter Jennings, Electric Rodeo
Kristofferson Keeps It Comingnew
Sounding craggier than ever, Kristofferson's voice may be an acquired taste, but he still packs a lyrical wallop.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
04-06-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Kris Kristofferson, This Old Road
Too Legit to Quitnew
BR549 has worked hard to shed the "novelty act" status and establish itself as a legitimate and viable band.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
02-23-2006 |
Reviews
Pulling No Punchesnew
Grievous Angel fails to provide any more tangible insight into Gram's troubled psyche.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
02-16-2006 |
Nonfiction
La Vida Escovedonew
For someone who has put so much of his heart and soul into his music, it's good to see the fruits of Alejandro Escovedo's labor when the community gives something back.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
01-19-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Alejandro Escovedo, Room of Songs
Box Set Captures Significant Momentsnew
Donovan released a body of work that has become symbolic of the times, and has bred numerous covers and instantly recognizable melodies.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
12-15-2005 |
Reviews
Something Doesn't Quite Translatenew
Dolly Parton is such an icon in the music business that she can get away with just about anything, but this collection of "classic" '60s and '70s tunes is a bit much.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
11-23-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Dolly Parton, Those Were The Days
Reflections on a Legacynew
My earliest recollections of Deacon were from the crazy nights at Tortilla's on Ponce de Leon, where at midnight the eatery was called "the Mudd Shack," a coffeehouse for underground performance artists who just didn't fit into the local rock clubs.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
11-23-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Deacon Lunchbox
Singer Delivers Goods Once Againnew
Retaining her affinity for the music of the past and presenting her own material in a seamless blend, Adrienne Young shows just how important music history is in terms of contemporary influences.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
10-13-2005 |
Reviews
Second Release Is a Smokernew
The girl has more natural soul than any 10 of the current crop of prefab "American Idols." Nikka Costa has one of those incredibly expressive voices that works just as well in a funked-out rave-up as it does a sultry ballad.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
10-13-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Can'tneverdidnothin', Nikka Costa
Country Star's Time of Reckoningnew
Trisha Yearwood decided to make Jasper County a musical tribute to her home and her roots. Now it stands as a tribute to her father, who unconditionally supported Yearwood's aspirations from an early age.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
10-13-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jasper County, Trisha Yearwood
