Americana Revolution Review #005: Charlie Robison

Charlie Robison is all the way back. It has been 5 years since there has been an album from him, and Beautiful Day finds him in great form. Some are calling this his divorce album, but for me it's all about rebirth. Cogent lyrics, incredible production, and feel good vibe; forgive me for this, but here goes my favorite tracks...I might just recommend them all...well almost!

Beautiful Day - sweet pop, tasty production

Yellow Blues - recalls a folk rock swagger

Down Again - confessional with Beatlesque flourishes

Nothin' Better To Do - a new anthem, I can see the whole audience singing along with beer hoisted

Feelin' Good - ya got to remember it doesn't take more than intent to be happy

Middle Of The Night - eureka, it's where you find yourself

She's So Fine - this one rocks

Racing In The Streets - Soulful stuff, perfect choice of tunes to cover

-With love from Jessie Scott

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Happy Father's Day!

How's about a little Ronny Cox...

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Paul Thorn "What have You Done To Lift Somebody Up"

Hey, here is another video, What Have You Done To Lift Somebody Up? with the Paul Thorn Band from last weekend's show at the 8x10 in Baltimore. Paul is doing some solo dates now opening for Huey Lewis. He hooks back up with the band: Jeffery Perkins- drums, Michael Graham- keys, Doug Kahan-bass, and the incomparable Bill Hinds- guitar; on July 11 at The Crossroads in Huntsville, Alabama.

-Jessie Scott

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Paul Thorn "Starvin' for Your Kisses"

There are some artists who are simply undeniable; they are a force of nature. Enter Paul Thorn. And oh, how he has grown these last twelve years. Since his A&M debut, Hammer & Nail in 1997, Thorn has animated characters, slowed us down to contemplate life, and stopped our hearts with beautiful ballads. 

These years have been good in rounding out what has become a deep and rich, if sometimes zany, catalog of music, all written from an unmistakeably personal perspective celebrating life. And then add The Paul Thorn Band, hot damn are they all players! Tight and hot, this here is mighty fine stuff indeed. Cut to the most recent album, A Long Way from Tupelo for this track "Starvin' for Your Kisses," which we taped last week in Baltimore at the 8x10. Watch it smolder!

-Jessie Scott

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Fog vs. Food

This video speaks for itself. All we'll tell you is that is happened last night, and Ben is still feeling woozy...

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