Jenny Scheinman ‘The Littlest Prisoner’ Album Review
Back in 2014 the jazz violinist Jenny Scheinman released yet one more album of genre-hopping vocal brilliance.
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Author: Brian Miller
Brian Miller is the Editor of Vivascene, which he founded in 2010. A former record/audio store owner, print executive and business writer, he is devoted to vinyl records, diverse genres of music, guitar practice and b&w photography. He lives in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.
James Blake 2011 Debut Album
This young man’s debut album was a marvel, destined to make a great impact on both electronica and the world of music at large.
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Joe Henry ‘Reverie’ Album Review
Cinematic, sexy, eerie and soulful, Reverie was a revelation to fans of Joe Henry, old and new alike.
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Ben Sidran ‘Swing State’ Album Review
Ben Sidran’s first all-instrumental record is his finest in years, completely removing him from the long shadow of Mose Allison.
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PJ Harvey ‘Let England Shake’ Album Review
This 2011 album is an essential work from one of the most provocative and accomplished musicians of our time.
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Charley Crockett ‘Welcome To Hard Times’ Album Review
Upfront vocals sung with Crockett’s trademark heartfelt sincerity, lyrics plain and straightforward, and guitars with vintage sound.
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Selwyn Birchwood ‘Living In A Burning House’ Album Review
A fine, fiery album this is, with strong underpinnings of the fretboard mastery displayed by his early guitar heroes, Buddy Guy and Jimi Hendrix.
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Sturgill Simpson ‘Cuttin’ Grass Vol. 1 Butcher Shoppe Sessions’ Album Review
Virtuoso playing. Exuberant singing in the traditional bluegrass manner. Highly recommended for the sheer joy of it.
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Arthur Alexander ‘You Better Move On’ Album Review
Alexander’s magnificent debut album back in 1961 marked the beginning of Muscle Shoals’ music prowess.
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