Latest Country Reviews 6n381n
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Old Yellow Moon Emmylou Harris 3k221e
Smiles and tears from country friends reunited.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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The Stand-In Caitlin Rose 5iy2w
If Rose represents the future of American country music, it’s in safe hands.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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Stand Fast Christopher Rees 671d32
A simple and direct, and certainly endearing sixth set from the Welshman.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
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In Time The Mavericks 4p332x
Their first album for 10 years is more than a purely perfunctory comeback.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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Feeling Mortal Kris Kristofferson 713g52
A streak of warm-hearted defiance courses through Kristofferson’s 28th album.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
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On This Winter’s Night Lady Antebellum 60374z
A nice little stocking filler for the country lovin' type.reviewed by Ian Wade
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Carry Me Back Old Crow Medicine Show 5v6u5d
Old-time stylists make a fiery bid for the spotlight.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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The Carpenter The Avett Brothers 30r5u
North Carolina outfit’s seventh LP seduces the listener from its first track.reviewed by Colin Irwin
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Algiers Calexico 1s4b2k
Calexico have lost none of their power to evoke and enthral.reviewed by James Skinner
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Cast the Same Old Shadow Dylan LeBlanc 5q55
LeBlanc’s second album presents proof positive that break-ups aren’t all bad.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
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Welcome to the Fishbowl Kenny Chesney 6f4m16
Stadium-swelling country abounds on Chesney’s 15th studio album.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
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Ashes and Roses Mary Chapin Carpenter 3q1yk
Unlikely to woo ers-by, but long-time irers will adore Carpenter’s latest.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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Sun Midnight Sun Sara Watkins 4d3h
Watkins has created a sound that grittily avoids tired country clichés.reviewed by Sid Smith
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The Band Perry The Band Perry 5d2t1f
Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.reviewed by Sid Smith
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Heroes Willie Nelson 5w11d
Simple virtues and matchless instinct from a legend at 79.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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The Jeb Loy Nichols Special Jeb Loy Nichols 11142f
Nichols’ latest LP is another serving of not-quite-as-you-know-it country.reviewed by James Skinner
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Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now Justin Townes Earle 242cl
The Nashville singer is due some rather larger crowds based on this great fourth LP.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
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Barton Hollow The Civil Wars 2q56y
A timeless, anachronistic debut record from the double-Grammy-winners.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
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Around the World Raul Malo 6w31y
An exquisite-sounding live recording from the Mavericks frontman.reviewed by Martin Longley
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Intersection Nanci Griffith c501y
Nanci Griffith: still hard to resist, still a conundrum.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett