Tag Archives: Jason Isbell
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The 45 best albums of 2023: 45–21
RIFF’s best albums of 2023 include the Rolling Stones, Blink-182, Cleo Sol, Miley Cyrus, Allison Russell, Victoria Monét, Kali Uchis, Fall Out Boy, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Manchester Orchestra, Janelle Monáe, JPEGMafia with Danny Brown, Blondshell, Doja Cat, Andre 3000, Mick Jenkins, Sir Chloe, Ryuchi Sakamoto, James…
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Insert Foot: Jason Aldean was born a century late
Insert Foot says the new song by Jason Aldean brilliantly lays out the case for “The Andy Griffith Show” being the American norm in 2023 and if you don’t like it, they’ll punch you in the face. I’ve been trying to ignore last week’s Jason Aldean controversy for a…
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REVIEW: Jason Isbell points to even sharper songs about real life with ‘Weathervanes’
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, “Weathervanes.” In its promotional material, Weathervanes – the ninth album by Jason Isbell since departing the Drive-By Truckers in 2007 and sixth co-crediting the 400 Unit – is described as “a collection of grown-up songs … about adult love, about change, about the…
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REWIND: Five more great country songs from a non-fan
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on June 8, 2019. Joaquin Cabello/STAFF. A year ago I finally did a column about country music on account of going to a rodeo in the far northern reaches of the state. Well, I was at the…
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Interview: Inside Amanda Shires’ new circle of positivity
Amanda Shires, courtesy. Chris Stapleton had just pulled out of his headlining slot at BottleRock Napa Valley over Labor Day Weekend in 2021, and organizers moved quickly to summon country all-star group The Highwomen as his replacement. Maren Morris and Brandi Carlile were already there to perform solo sets,…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Jason Isbell feels pain, charges through on ‘Reunions’
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, “Reunions.” Jason Isbell exists in an unpretentious universe. The accomplished Southern rock veteran plays in a style that almost sounds retro in 2020. The fact that his new album, Reunions, sounds so vital reminds listeners of the possibilities inherent to the classic rock format.…
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REVIEW: Jason Isbell and Father John Misty bring opposite ends of the songwriting spectrum to Berkeley
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on June 8, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. BERKELEY — One wore his heart on his sleeve and the other conveyed his thoughts through esoteric commentary, yet Jason Isbell and Father John Misty were a compelling pair at…
