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Introducing The Backlog: 2024 Edition
An intro to the new review series. Seven albums.
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A Helluva Run
Ten years ago, back when we were all younger and crazier, an album was released.
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Revelation, Of A Sort
What two album cuts released five years apart teach us about country music’s current moment. Also, sort of a Connor Smith review.
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Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
A long form analysis of the underappreciated figure behind some of the most iconic country hits of the last two decades.
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Letters To The Editor- part two
Media hype, Beyoncé and country radio, and some tips how to discover new music
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Letters To The Editor
Answering readers about my writing evolution, brainstorming tips, AI and Taylor Swift, and a deep dive into both kinds of music; country and western.
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Short Notes
In which Joe goes short form and parses some off the cuff thoughts.
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Today I Heard: Bill Anderson
A broad free flowing discussion about the career of the legendary Whisperin' Bill Anderson filtered through four early career albums.
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Today I Heard
Today I Heard
The journey of Country Music discovery, one song at a time. Reviews, analysis, discovery.
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