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New Reviews for September 20, 2024

Silver Current

This chronological 24-track archival collection includes previously unheard songs from every session this incredibly important indie band played in their brief lifetime.

- Fred Thomas

Rhino / Warner Records

Unabridged concert document from the arena rock institution's 1982 tour that includes six previously unreleased tracks.

- Fred Thomas

Heavenly

The singer/songwriter's knack for melody shines again on a Bullion-produced album that plays with texture while remaining rooted in soft rock.

- Marcy Donelson

Upset the Rhythm

On their fifth album, the Baltimore duo reflect on experiences from the past while continuing to grow and evolve.

- Paul Simpson

Fire Talk

On the follow-up to their dreamy, nostalgic debut, Blair Howerton and band shift focus to the here and now with a reinforced sound.

- Marcy Donelson

Mexican Summer

Celebrating life and nature, the producer returns to beat-driven work while continuing to mix electronic and acoustic sound sources.

- Paul Simpson

Fat Possum Records

More artful post-punk from the former Speedy Wunderground signees, who move to Fat Possum for their more explosive, alienated sophomore LP.

- Marcy Donelson

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Decca / UMR

Produced by Richard Evans, this is arguably the harpist's most ambitious and funky album, but keeps hard bop and modal jazz at its center.

- Thom Jurek

Editors' Choice for August, 2024

AllMusic Staff Pick - September 20, 2024

1974

Much of this album, released on George Harrison's Dark Horse Records label 50 years ago today, actually sounds like very good Badfinger outtakes. Splinter deserved to be remembered, but so far their recognition has only come from the hardcore underground network of Beatles enthusiasts.
- Bruce Eder