One of the best records of his career, Richard Thompson's new album Still stands out among his massive body of work which includes over 40 albums and numerous Grammy nominations. Produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Still features 12 brand new songs that underscore his position as one of popular music's most important figures. Look for a summer tour to support the new album. Deluxe Edition features bonus CD.
Brooklyn singer, songwriter, and guitar slinger Steve Gunn makes his Matador debut with Eyes on the Lines, a windblown set of road explorations that, despite its meandering nature, is one of his most accessible records yet. The Pennsylvania native has maintained a prolific output over the previous decade, much of it in the form of one-off projects and collaborations, but his solo releases all seem to spring from the same well of wanderlust. Expanding on the spacious sound of his excellent 2014 LP, Way Out Weather, Eyes on the Lines is more of a free-flowing rock affair, finding Gunn and his band locking into bucolic grooves that take their time to unfurl.