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Does Hannah Reid of London Grammar have the most captivating voice today?
Yes. London Grammar has been getting a lot of press lately and she has a fine voice. I second Ghosthouse’s Beth Orton recommendation. A couple of my friends in New York are crazy about a band called Cigarettes After Sex. They remind me of the Cowb... 
New in 2017
Saw a press release today that Dean Wareham's Luna has a new album of cover songs and an EP of instrumentals coming out in September. First release since 2004. Luna is great if you aren't familiar with them. Kind of a Velvet Underground hip dreamp... 
Established popular artists who released real stinkers
The common denominator here seems to be successful artists trying something new that didn't work out. I would rather them try and fail than just use the same formula over and over. Particularly if that formula is dictated from a corporate label tr... 
Autographed Albums
I have autographed cd's from Tommy Emmanuel, The Dixie Dregs, and Todd Rundgren. I also have a very well healed neighbor who collects this sort of thing. His basement looks like a Hard Rock Cafe with autographed guitars hanging on all of the walls... 
Tune of the Day
Thanks for posting the Buick 6. I love Lucinda and like Buick 6’s sound and general vibe. Here is a little electric Neil Young from the 2015 Farm Aid concert I have been enjoying lately.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os1TmpmjVug 
80's iconic artists
No doubt! I think Pollard can cram more hooks into a 2 minute song than just about anyone and I love the 60's Stones jangly guitar vibe that Anton creates. There are some excellent BJM live shows on youtube by the way. In both cases, at least thos... 
80's iconic artists
You are probably right about Hitchcock. Unfortunately, a lot of the contemporary rock and roll artists I like could probably use a good editor. Guided By Voices and Brian Jonestown Massacre come to mind. At their best, both of those groups release... 
80's iconic artists
I agree with you that Squeezing Out Sparks is a classic. Two other artists of this era who have continued to release quality work are Robyn Hitchcock and Lloyd Cole. I think Cole in particular has been underappreciated. 
80's iconic artists
Recently, I have been enjoying Sarah Jarosz, David Crosby, Bryan Ferry, and the Steve Martin/Edie Brickell releases. Jarosz is incredibly talented, Ferry's voice isn't what it used to be, but his arrangements are still top notch, Crosby is better ... 
Luna -Penthouse
great album 
After a (weeks) worth of listening...
Supreme Love Gods- self titled  
Best produced rock albums.........
Glyn Johns' body of work is incredible. In recent years, I have admired Steven Wilson's (from Porcupine Tree) mastering work. He has handled the remastering for many of the classic prog releases including ELP, Yes, King Crimson, and Jethro Tull. I... 
Shout out for Kamasi Washington
What is the title of the album? 
New in 2017
Aimee Mann- Mental Health is scheduled for March 31st. Many of her solo efforts are excellent and the first single sounds like a return to form for her. Real Estate has a new one coming out as well.  
What's your favorite album cover art ?
Love Roger Dean, but in honor of the 45th anniversary of this album, I nominate the gatefold of the Allman Brother's "Eat a Peach".