So disappointed in today's Americana

Patty Griffin's latest "S/T", now that's a record!

Regarding Brandi Carlie and others...

Is it not possible to separate the talent from the sonics here?

I’m not going to stop listening/enjoying music because of less than perfect recording quality.

We all know this is a problem. One that the end user has to deal with. That is the area we have control over. I get tired of reading..."my wife came in the room and said "turn that -hit off". While that sort of statement makes for good reading?, it just adds to the negative side without actually trying to fix(?) in one's own space.

Quit complaining and start explaining how you're trying to overcome!

I forgot about M.C. Taylor (Hiss Golden Messenger), saw him on the Tift Merritt and friends tour a while back.

Uncle Tupelo 
Son Volt
Calexico

@whart 

I agree with you in your analysis of what may make up Americana. It's very difficult these days to pigeon hole a specific genre because of the genre bending going on.

Love Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan/Crooked Still, Sara Watkins......

Rhiannon Giddens "Freedom Highway"  in my top 5 in 2018

Although I’ve only listened to it once, I remember being happy with Michael Nesmith & The First National Band "Redux" on dbl vinyl
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@pehare,That one is on my list.

@gpgr4blu ,

Thanks for mentioning "The Story". I own all of her stuff on vinyl except that one. Just ordered it.

( I thought her last showed a noticeable maturity in song writing)

I would put Rosanne Cash’ latest 3 lps in the Americana camp that should be listened to by all.

+3 for "By The Way I Forgive You", I do think it is somewhat compressed. The music overcomes that for me.

Check out Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Donna The Buffalo.....