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While change isn't always good, it is for Mark McKinney. That's because his new album "World In Between" is a passionate, powerhouse project that moves the Texas country music genre forward with thought provoking lyrics and refreshing musicality that more tightly infuses Red Dirt with the best elements of rock. The long-awaited new album from McKinney is a striking departure from the Texas country artist's previous four, full-length albums such as Middle America (which we loved - click here to read our review from 2009 ). And the album, which was produced by the artist and his brother Eric McKinney at Austin's Wonderland Studios, is not to be missed. It is probably no coincidence that the cover art for World In Between literally shows three sides of Mark McKinney (see photo below). This is a fitting image for an album which obviously took significant time to conceive and produce as it was the artist's first full album since 2013's Standing My G...

The rock and roll life must suit the hard-working members of Cracker, who have long been known as one of America's best bands. On Sunrise In The Land Of Milk And Honey," Cracker only enhances its already sterling musical reputation, and "Sunrise" is Cracker's best album in well over a decade. The album begins with the spirited "Yalla Yalla (Let's Go)." Cracker only gets better as time goes by, and "Yalla Yalla" is a tasty musical treat. The upbeat mood continues with the stellar "Show Me How This Thing Works." Cracker released "Turn On, Tune In Drop Out With Me" to radio with much success, and the song shows a new, more introspective side of Cracker that is immensely appealing. This track has alt-country and Americana appeal, and the sparkling lyrics and top notch vocal performance create a sizzling record. A full album of similar material would be a chart hit for Cracker. The biggest surprise on the album is th...

The new John Fogerty album "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again" will be released tomorrow. But you can download it today - a day early. This twelve song collection has a classic, traditional country sound combined with John Fogerty's classic style. It will be a welcome addition to your music collection. One listen to his terrific cover of "Heaven's Just A Sin Away" or the melodic "When Will I Be Loved," and you'll be hooked like a catfish on stink bait. Download John Fogerty "Rides Again"