So disappointed in today's Americana


I make it a habit of getting the Grammy nominated Americana albums from the library each year. Past years have introduced me to much new music, some good, some bad, some treasures (TajMo for example). This year I just listened to Brandi Carlile's cd 'By the way I forgive you', nominated for best Americana roots album. OMG it is unlistenable! You would think singer / songwriters would strive for a pristine recording that highlights their lyrics and mostly acoustic arrangements. No - it is a sonic mess, compressed all to hell. To quote my wife "Turn that crap off". End of rant. 
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Americana? Dale Watson. I’ve seen him several times and he’s always talking about Americana. Puts on a hell of a show.
Check out Eilen Jewell.  Great singer/songwriter and she has one of the best guitar players I’ve ever heard.  
Anybody ever hear of Frank Black & the Catholics? Found them by accident years ago and keep listening to them every once in a while. He's the lead singer for the Pixies.