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Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

All week, on each edition of Out of the Box, listen for songs from one of the best albums that’s just hitting stores and hear Paul Shugrue's review of that album.

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Brandi Carlile

Brandi Carlile

Her sixth studio album "By The Way I Forgive You” is an exercise in using forgiveness as a source of strength and the pa... Read more

20 Feb 2018

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John Mayer

John Mayer

Paradise Valley is his sixth studio album and as he channels his lifestyle into his music he defines himself as an utter... Read more

19 Aug 2013

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Damien Rice

Damien Rice

After an eight year absence the Irish singer songwriter returns with an album of songs that play like a personal message... Read more

10 Nov 2014

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Beck

Beck

Like it’s title suggests “Colors" is not only a return to the exuberant dance pop that made him famous in the nineties, ... Read more

16 Oct 2017

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Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend

Their first album in six years “Father of the Bride” reflects a lot of changes within the band that results in an 18 son... Read more

6 May 2019

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Ray Davies

Ray Davies

The recently knighted Sir Ray Davies has always had a love hate relationship with America and on his new solo album "Ame... Read more

24 Apr 2017

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Patty Griffin

Patty Griffin

American Kid is her first album of original songs in six years and perhaps because it is inspired by the death of her fa... Read more

13 May 2013

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U-2

U-2

Songs of Innocence is the anti-cd of the week since it is only available as a free download at I-tunes. The rock legends... Read more

16 Sep 2014

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Patty Griffin

Patty Griffin

Her self titled, tenth studio album comes after a frightening bout with cancer and serves as a kind of musical rehab, al... Read more

11 Mar 2019

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The Black Keys

The Black Keys

Since their last album rock and roll hasn’t had much to rally around, but “Let’s Rock” shows the way forward with it’s f... Read more

8 Jul 2019

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Sigur Ros

Sigur Ros

The one time ambient, symphonic chillout band has erupted with an agressive, startling and ultimately grand spacerock al... Read more

24 Jun 2013

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Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Electric is the folk rock pioneer's 31st solo album skillfully balancing his english roots with Americana.

11 Feb 2013

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Guy Clark

Guy Clark

My Favorite Picture of You is the latest album from one of the lone survivors of the pioneering wave of artists who defi... Read more

22 Jul 2013

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Andrew Bird

Andrew Bird

Are You Serious has an optimism evident in every song that makes it one of his most lyrically direct and possibly, best ... Read more

4 Apr 2016

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Jim James

Jim James

The third solo album from the leader of My Morning Jacket has a title that perfectly describes it. “Uniform Distortion” ... Read more

3 Jul 2018

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The National

The National

“I Am Easy To Find” is the eighth release for this brooding and melancholy band and, if possible, their music has become... Read more

20 May 2019

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Death Cab For Cutie

Death Cab For Cutie

The band has been so good for so long and on their ninth album “Thank You For Today” they continue that string of excell... Read more

20 Aug 2018

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Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder

On his new album “The Prodigal Son” there are eight covers of old Blues and Gospel songs and three new originals, illust... Read more

15 May 2018

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Dawes

Dawes

Stories Don't End is the third album by this California band, honing the sound originated in the famed Laurel Canyon.

8 Apr 2013

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David Byrne

David Byrne

The former Talking Heads leader has released his first true solo album in 14 years “American Utopia” and says “These son... Read more

12 Mar 2018

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