The Beautiful Old
The Beautiful Old (Doubloon). Review by James Mann.
Tag: James Mann
Miles Davis Live at Montreux 1991
Three months before his death, Miles Davis revisited his earlier work with Gil Evans. Live at Montreux is an incredible glimpse of his genius.
Detroit Rock City
The once vital city of Detroit gave us the auto industry and punk rock. Detroit Rock City shares the heights – and the depths – of the Motor City. James Mann says “Kick out the jams!”
Luke Winslow-King
The Coming Tide (Bloodshot). Review by James Mann.
JJ Grey & Mofro
This River (Alligator). Review by James Mann.
Deadstring Brothers
Cannery Row (Bloodshot Records). Review by James Mann.
Don Nix
Living by the Days (Real Gone Music). Review by James Mann.
George Jones (1931-2013)
The greatest country singer of all, George Jones has died. James Mann says thank you.
Simone Dinnerstein / Tift Merritt
Night (Sony Classical). Review by James Mann.
Son Volt
Honky Tonk (Rounder Records). Review by James Mann.
Townes Van Zandt
Sunshine Boy: The Unheard Studio Sessions & Demos 1971-1972 (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
Kenny Roby
Memories & Birds (Little Criminal Records). Review by James Mann.
Wanda Jackson
The Best of The Classic Capitol Singles (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
Albert King
Born Under a Bad Sign (Stax). Review by James Mann.
Peter Stampfel & The Ether Frolic Mob
The Sound of America (Red Newt Records). Review by James Mann.
Merle Haggard
The Complete ’60s Capitol Singles (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
Roger Knox and the Pine Valley Cosmonauts
Stranger in My Land (Bloodshot Records). Review by James Mann.
Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite
Get Up! (Stax Records). Review by James Mann.
The Beaumonts
Where Do You Want It? (Sauxtex Records). Review by James Mann.
Dirty Energy
Dirty Energy looks at the aftermath of the Deepwater explosion and the greed that brought it to bear. Color James Mann disgusted.
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