2015 Album Releases

[dogstar]

The Waterboys' long-awaited new album Modern Blues will be released on January 19th. The album was recorded in Nashville, produced by Mike Scott and mixed by the great Bob Clearmountain. Modern Blues is an electric, soulful, bold, freewheeling rock'n'roll record with a skinful of killer new songs, some of which have been premiered live over the past few years. Ralph Salmins, a mainstay on drums for the past four years, appears alongside the talismanic Steve Wickham, who weaves a dizzying fuzz fiddle spell on several tracks. Fresh to the ranks are Memphis keyboard player “Brother” Paul Brown and David Hood, legendary bassist from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Additional lead guitars are played by 2013 US Waterboy Jay Barclay and Austin soul guitarist Zach Ernst. Guest backing vocalists include southern soul legend Don Bryant. The album cover is a green man photograph titled The King Of Weeds, by New York artists Kahn and Selesnick. Modern Blues will be accompanied by a worldwide tour and details will be announced soon.

Track listing:

1. Destinies Entwined 5.45
2. November Tale 5.18
3. Still A Freak 3.59
4. I Can See Elvis 5.47
5. The Girl Who Slept For Scotland 4.56
6. Rosalind (You Married The Wrong Guy) 5.09
7. Beautiful Now 3.58
8. Nearest Thing To Hip 5.42
9. Long Strange Golden Road 10.23

MODERN BLUES SHOWS IN FEBRUARY

The Waterboys will play two UK shows to launch Modern Blues. These will be the first UK performances by the new live line-up of Mike Scott, Steve Wickham, Ralph Salmins, Brother Paul, David Hood (bass) & Zach Ernst (lead guitar). Tickets are available for pre-sale Thursday 9th October, and on sale to the general public Friday 10th October.

Looks like Patterson's dad is the new bass player in the Waterboys

[Shakespeare]

http://pitchfork.com/news/57108-sleater ... ric-video/

oh man oh man oh man

[Kudzu Guillotine]

New Steve Earle is out on February 17th.

You can listen to track 2 to by clicking on the link below.

1. Baby Baby Baby (Baby)
2. You’re The Best Lover That I Ever Had
3. The Tennessee Kid
4. Ain’t Nobody’s Daddy Now
5. Better Off Alone
6. The Usual Time
7. Go Go Boots Are Back
8. Acquainted With The Wind
9. Baby’s Just As Mean As Me
10. Gamblin’ Blues
11. King Of The Blues

[Zip City]

My Morning Jacket to release new album in April, 2015, with a second album released some time in 2016. Jim James will also release a second solo album

[Clams]

the only one on my radar right now is MCMURTRY

[Tequila Cowboy]

the only one on my radar right now is MCMURTRY

INDEED.

[tinnitus photography]

OM's next record should finally drop next year.

[Duke Silver]

My Morning Jacket to release new album in April, 2015, with a second album released some time in 2016. Jim James will also release a second solo album

What I wouldn't give for a "return to form" MMJ album...

[Kudzu Guillotine]

Mount Moriah are at work on their third full length record. Hopefully it'll be out in 2015.

[Zip City]

My Morning Jacket to release new album in April, 2015, with a second album released some time in 2016. Jim James will also release a second solo album

What I wouldn't give for a "return to form" MMJ album...

No such thing. James just said that he likes throwing curveballs every album. He has no interest in going back to old styles

[Duke Silver]

My Morning Jacket to release new album in April, 2015, with a second album released some time in 2016. Jim James will also release a second solo album

What I wouldn't give for a "return to form" MMJ album...

No such thing. James just said that he likes throwing curveballs every album. He has no interest in going back to old styles

I guess by return to form I just meant "good".

[Zip City]

Well that's rather subjective

[jr29]

the only one on my radar right now is MCMURTRY

His touring buddies, the Bottle Rockets, should have their new one out in 2015 as well. Those two and American Aquarium are what I am waiting on.

[Zip City]

Houndmouth

[Iowan]

Well that's rather subjective

Sure.

Jim James hasn't done anything worth a shit since Z. True opinion.

[Zip City]

Well that's rather subjective

Sure.

Jim James hasn't done anything worth a shit since Z. True opinion.

If we're talking albums, sure. But he's written plenty of individual songs I've loved in that period

[Smitty]

Well that's rather subjective

Sure.

Jim James hasn't done anything worth a shit since Z. True opinion.

I got to where I like Circuital a lot, and Evil Urges has it's moments. I'm not a fan at all of Z, though (aside from a couple tracks)

[Tequila Cowboy]

Houndmouth

Absolutely. Their new material is outstanding. Saw them three times this fall and enjoyed them more every time.

[Tequila Cowboy]

Houndmouth

Absolutely. Their new material is outstanding. Saw them three times this fall and enjoyed them more every time.

[Smitty]

Houndmouth

Absolutely. Their new material is outstanding. Saw them three times this fall and enjoyed them more every time.

[Tequila Cowboy]

Houndmouth

Absolutely. Their new material is outstanding. Saw them three times this fall and enjoyed them more every time.

Seriously Smitty? I thought they'd be up your alley. Didn't you see them with all of us at Waverly last year?

[Zip City]

Coming in March




TRACKLIST
1. Intro—Texas Playboy Theme (with Leon Rausch)
2. I Hear Ya Talkin’ (with Amos Lee)
3. The Girl I Left Behind (with The Avett Brothers)
4. Trouble In Mind (with Lyle Lovett)
5. Keeper Of My Heart (with Merle Haggard and Emily Gimble)
6. I Can’t Give You Anything But Love (with Kat Edmonson)
7. Tiger Rag (with Old Crow Medicine Show)
8. What’s The Matter With The Mill (with Pokey LaFarge)
9. Navajo Trail (with Willie Nelson and The Quebe Sisters)
10. Silver Dew On The Bluegrass Tonight (with The Del McCoury Band)
11. Faded Love (with The Time Jumpers)
12. South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way) (with George Strait)
13. I Had Someone Else Before I Had You (with Elizabeth Cook)
14. My Window Faces The South (with Brad Paisley)
15. Time Changes Everything (with Buddy Miller)
16. A Good Man Is Hard To Fine (with Carrie Rodriguez and Emily Gimble)
17. Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas (with Robert Earl Keen and Ray Benson)
18. Brain Cloudy Blues (with Jamey Johnson and Ray Benson)
19. Bubbles In My Beer (with The Devil Makes Three)
20. It’s All Your Fault (with Katie Shore)
21. Three Guitar Special (with Tommy Emmanuel, Brent Mason and Billy Briggs)
22. Bob Wills Is Still The King (with Shooter Jennings, Randy Rogers and Reckless Kelly)

[jr29]

John Moreland, Robert Earl Keen, and the prolific Jimbo Mathus also have releases coming in 2015. Lots to look forward to.

[claretkid]

Not too long to wait for this one either, it's out next month.

http://www.howlinrain.com

[tinnitus photography]

Elder's got a new one coming out in February .

[tinnitus photography]

Not too long to wait for this one either, it's out next month.

http://www.howlinrain.com

check out this side project of Ethan's:
https://soundcloud.com/feral-ohms

[claretkid]

Also,

On February 24th, 2015, JJ Grey & Mofro will release their newest recording, Ol’ Glory. This album marks their debut on Provogue Records, which is part of the Mascot Label Group. Ol’ Glory contains 12 new songs that feature the deep, soulful blend of blues, rock, folk, funk, gospel, gritty R&B and personal, Southern-inspired narratives that have become synonymous with JJ Grey & Mofro.

Ol' Glory was recorded at Retrophonics Studio in Saint Augustine, FL, where Grey has tracked many times. An avid surfer, Grey often spent the mornings at the beach and the afternoons recording. Ol' Glory showcases the strength of Mofro members Anthony Cole (drums and percussion), Andrew Trube (guitar), Anthony Farrell (piano/organ), Todd Smallie (bass) and Dennis Marion (trumpet) and Jeff Dazey (saxophone). Special guests include Luther Dickinson on dobro and electric slide guitar and Derek Trucks on electric slide guitar.

[Bill in CT]

Enslaved will release In Times in March 2015. More info at the link below.

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/enslav ... -in-march/

[one belt loop]

Houndmouth

Absolutely. Their new material is outstanding. Saw them three times this fall and enjoyed them more every time.

I'm with you, Smitty.

[Tequila Cowboy]

I'm with you, Smitty.

OK, I'm shocked at both of you. What's not to like here? Solid harmonies, tight as a duck's ass, good songwriting. I get subjectivity but what's the beef here?