Tag Archives: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
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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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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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REVIEW: ‘The Metallica Blacklist’ has something for everyone
“The Metallica Blacklist.” In honor of the 30th anniversary of their self-titled album, mostly referred to as the Black Album, Metallica is doing two things. The band is re-releasing the album with a lot of concert recordings and alternate versions. It’s not their first time doing so; in 2008…
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REWIND: With RIFF’s founder on vacation, his substitute has some changes
The King of RIFF, filling in this week for the vacationing founder, declares The Beach Boys the greatest American band. As of this column’s publication, our founder and illustrious editor Roman Gokhman is on vacation. That means, since I’m inexplicably the site’s Managing Editor, that I’m in charge. This…
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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…