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Confession time, with a few exceptions (Confederate Railroad, Dixie Chicks) - 90s country was not my jam.

Of course, I knew Thunder Rolls and Friends in Low Places, but that was pretty much the extent of my Garth Brooks knowledge and most of that was from living in the south and working a bar with a karaoke night for a few years.

That being said, No Fences has been a joy to get to know. Worth the $18 box set on its own.
 
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Jan said:
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The 25 Best Americana Albums of 2020

In 2020, Americana artists empathetically dealt with the things that bind us together and keep us apart. The albums on this list encourage hope for the future.
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Not including Lori McKenna 'The Balladeer' on a list of the Top 25 Americana Albums of the Year and also leaving her out of the honorable mentions is insanity.
 
Lee Newman said:
Confession time, with a few exceptions (Confederate Railroad, Dixie Chicks) - 90s country was not my jam.

Of course, I knew Thunder Rolls and Friends in Low Places, but that was pretty much the extent of my Garth Brooks knowledge and most of that was from living in the south and working a bar with a karaoke night for a few years.

That being said, No Fences has been a joy to get to know. Worth the $18 box set on its own.
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Garth's first few LPs are solid.
 
KenKaniff said:
Not including Lori McKenna 'The Balladeer' on a list of the Top 25 Americana Albums of the Year and also leaving her out of the honorable mentions is insanity.
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When this album came out in May, it got a lot of good reviews but seemed to suffer from a lack of promotional push with one single. It is a strong album, well produced by Dave Cobb, but just didn't get wider traction it deserved.
 
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Man, I absolutely dig that Frank Jacket album...
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If there is one person you should know on this list it is William Prince. A girl I follow on Instagram recommended him to me. He is nothing short of amazing. Easily my favorite artist discovery this year, maybe my favorite in the last 5. All three of his albums are fire. No skippers on any album in my opinion.





 
Djxfactor511 said:
Sweet, thanks for the info!
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Here is the link for the indie version. Probably going to see if I can wait and get it from Bullmoose in the morning.

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Sturgill Simpson - Cuttin' Grass - Vol. 2 (The Cowboy Arms Sessions) [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Opaque Blue w. White Swirl 2LP] | RECORD STORE DAY

Just a few weeks after the surprise release of the Cuttin' Grass (Vol. 1): Butcher Shoppe Sessions albumwhich Uproxx called the most sublime and delightful music hes yet made on recordSturgill Simpson returns with the next installment of his bluegrass series, Cuttin' Grass (Vol. 2): The Cowboy...
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