Since you are interested in Provisions, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
Calexico
Carried to Dust [ Spunk! Records / CD - released 22/Sep/2008 ] After 'Garden Ruin' (2006), which downplayed the last half of Calexico's portmanteau name considerably in favor of an alt-folk, 'Carried to Dust' is a strong return to the classic Calexico sound. |
Levon Helm
Dirt Farmer [ Vanguard Records / CD - released 12/Nov/2007 ] 'Dirt Farmer' - the first studio recording in 25 years from the legendary singer and musician from The Band - won "Best Traditional Folk album" at the 2008 Grammy Awards. |
Chatham County Line
IV [ Yep Roc Records / CD - released 14/Aug/2008 ] This North Carolina quartet's fourth album is a boozy blend of Americana and loose acoustic rockers that exhibits the band's ever-evolving style. |
M. Ward
Post-War [ Spunk! Records / CD - released 19/Sep/2006 ] “'Post-War' is not only Ward's best effort yet, it's one of the best records of the year.” - All Music Guide. “It all sounds familiar but strange, and beautiful enough to suck you in.” - Rolling Stone. |
Neko Case
Fox Confessor Brings the Flood [ Anti / CD - released 12/Nov/2007 ] |
Old Crow Medicine Show
Tennessee Pusher [ Nettwerk / Shock Records / CD - released 22/Sep/2008 ] Don Was - producer of this, their third album - states "as musicians, songwriters and singers, OCMS are the smartest and finest purveyors of American music to come down the pike in decades." |
Reckless Kelly
Bulletproof [ Yep Roc Records / CD - released 12/Jul/2008 ] Rollicking guitars and a relentlessly aggressive rhythm section pound out political statements alongside epic road anthems and ragged love songs. |