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• Mountain Soul II Patty Loveless

  
  Her voice may have mellowed but Patty can still rip it up.

  reviewed by Nick Barraclough

• Walking Off the Map Pete Molinari

  
  This re-issued debut comes off as a devoted fan’s tribute album to his heroes.

  reviewed by Chris Lo

• When the Devil’s Loose A.A. Bondy

  
  A triumph of restraint and simple songwriting talent.

  reviewed by James Skinner

• Phantom Limb Phantom Limb

  
  A natural marriage between soulful vocals and the classic sounds of Muscle Shoals.

  reviewed by Andy Fyfe

• The Crow Steve Martin

  
  The comedian weaves a series of charming, unaffected songs, led by his banjo.

  reviewed by Nick Barraclough

• The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again John Fogerty

  
  Fogerty, despite the famous friends and the elderly tunes, still rocks.

  reviewed by David Quantick

• Molina & Johnson Molina & Johnson

  
  The bare bones of a partnership that's well-deserving of a second outing.

  reviewed by Louis Pattison

• We Are the O’s The O's

  
  These banjo-dominated songs are meandering, inconsequential and immature.

  reviewed by Nick Barraclough

• American Ride Toby Keith

  
  The production is superb, but the lyrics lack any subtlety or sensitivity.

  reviewed by Nick Barraclough

• Louisa & the Devil The Dodge Brothers

  
  It’s good to hear music played with obviously beaming smiles.

  reviewed by Colin Irwin

• Klamath Mark Eitzel

  
  Eitzel infuses his despondent dispatches with a bleak humour.

  reviewed by Andrew Mueller

• My Dusty Road Woody Guthrie

  
  A chance to grasp the full essence of the man behind the legend.

  reviewed by Colin Irwin

• Natural Forces Lyle Lovett

  
  The most satisfying record he’s made in many a year.

  reviewed by Jon Lusk

• Burn the Whole Place Down Hey Negrita

  
  Gleams with all the fabulous, flinty beauty of an uncut diamond.

  reviewed by Michael Quinn

• The Brute Chorus The Brute Chorus

  
  The soundtrack to bar brawl where even the toughs wear eyeliner.

  reviewed by Nadine McBay

• Through the Devil Softly Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions

  
  A pleasurable, albeit distinctly predictable, listening experience.

  reviewed by Mike Diver

  • 6 Music Album of the Day

• All My Friends Are Funeral Singers Califone

  
  Explorative but without losing sight of key strengths.

  reviewed by Nick Barraclough

• The List Rosanne Cash

  
  Cash’s voice has always been a deceptively potent instrument.

  reviewed by Andrew Mueller

• Poseidon and the Bitter Bug Indigo Girls

  
  A double-disc set of sophisticated studio recordings and acoustic fare.

  reviewed by Colin Irwin

• Kill It Kid Kill It Kid

  
  A heady melange of delta-blues and rootsy folk music.

  reviewed by James Skinner