Out Of The Box Cd Of The Week With Paul Shugrue

"Blessed" is the tenth studio album for this renowned singer songwriter who focuses more on observational songs instead of her usual confessionals.

"100 Lovers" is the fifth album from this gypsy rock band. Drawing on many different musical genres, they create mystery, romanticism and melodrama.

"The King of Limbs" is the surprise new release from the band that continues to innovate on their eighth album.

"Go Go Boots" is another collection of songs capturing the southern gothic character of life in the South.

"Barton Hollow" is the debut album by this indie folk duo whose haunting and delicate songs make them stand out aMong many similar bands.

"Mission Bell" is the fourth album from this Philadelphia singer songwriter and finds him adding a touch of Americana to his soulful crooning.

"Kiss Each Other Clean" is the fourth album from Sam Beam and with each new release he adds more players and instruments to the mix. He's got it just right on this one.

"The King is Dead" is a musical immigration to a more Americana style for the band previously known for their English folk prog rock.

"The Long Surrender" Marks the 20th anniversary that this Married duo from Ohio has been recording. It's produced by Joe Henry and continues the ongoing chronicle of their partnership.

"The Promise" is a two cd set of songs recorded for his "Darkness on the Edge of Town" album which didn't make the cut. It is his great lost album.

Gnarls Barkley's lead singer Ceelo Green's third solo album defines his own sort of cool that's impossible not to smile at.

This Hampton Roads act is actually studio wizard Michael Marquart and his latest recording is a concept album about a waitress and her customer.

The first album of new material in eight years from this former Roxy Music leader has him reclaiming his title: Godfather of Cool.

The first album in four years from this critic's darling is an album with some of the catchiest songs of the year.

Yorn's self-titled sixth studio album is his hardest edged recording yet due in no small part to producer Black Francis of the Pixies.

"Le Noise" is Neil Young's unique new way of communicating his music, just him, his electric guitar and whatever studio trickery veteran producer Daniel Lanois can come up with.

"Band of Joy" the golden god ages gracefully with this stunning followup to his grammy award winning last album.

"Fields" is the long awaited debut by this Swedish band fronted by Jose Gonzales, already a well established solo artist.

"Be My Thrill" is this Married duo's third album and their first since their now two year old son was born and their joy as new parents is named evident throughout.

"Georgia Warhorse" is named after a tenacious kind of grasshopper in Grey's native nNoprthern Florida that, like this neo southern rock band, has a resiliancy that makes it keep coming back.