staff music picks
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When the Czechoslovakian shoegazers took all the guitar noise and harsh dynamics out of their sound, only the beautiful trails of sound were left, making Free-D (Original Soundtrack) an unsung ambient classic of its time.
~ Tim Sendra -
Aden guitarist Kevin Barker explores his country and folk influences with side project Currituck County, channeling Bert Jansch and John Fahey to deliver mature, often melancholy songs propelled by his fluid finger-picked guitar and intimate vocals.
~ Chrysta Cherrie -
Acoustic Blues, Country Blues, East Coast Blues, Piedmont Blues, Pre-War Country Blues, Regional Blues
Blind Willie McTell recorded these 17 tracks for RCA Victor between 1927 and 1932. This revelatory material, especially "Dark Night Blues," and "Stole Rider Blues," is recommended to anyone not familiar with the prewar blues master of the 12-string guitar.
~ Al Campbell