Kevin John Coyne

Album Review: Brandy Clark, Live From Los Angeles

September 2, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 1

Brandy Clark’s live album is a stripped down showcase of her dual talents.

Single Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, “If We Were Vampires”

August 30, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 3

The latest single from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit rises above its title to present a moving reflection on love and mortality.

NPR “Turning the Tables” List – A Conversation, Part Six: Pop Goes the Country Universe (Madonna)

August 20, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 12

A discussion of the two Madonna albums included on the NPR list, along with six albums that should’ve been there before one of them.

NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Six: Pop Goes the Country Universe (#1-#150)

August 14, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 8

As we expand the conversation beyond country music, we share our thoughts on the albums included by Tori Amos, Bangles, Sheryl Crow, Ani DiFranco, Eurythmics, and Whitney Houston.

NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Five: NPR MIA (Kevin’s Picks)

August 10, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 4

Five women that Kevin thinks were left off of the NPR list.

In Memoriam: Glen Campbell (1936-2017)

August 9, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 8

Country, pop, and session guitarist legend Glen Campbell has passed away at 81.

NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Four: NPR #101-#150

August 2, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5

A discussion of entries by Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Shelby Lynne, Iris DeMent, and Patty Griffin.

NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Three: NPR #81-#100

July 31, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5

A discussion of entries by Bobbie Gentry, k.d. lang, Shania Twain, Alison Krauss & Union Station, and Taylor Swift.

NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Two: NPR #51-#80

July 29, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 10

A discussion of entries from Linda Ronstadt, Dixie Chicks, Rosanne Cash, and Tammy Wynette.

NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part One: The NPR Top 50

July 28, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 9

A discussion of entries from Dolly Parton, Lucinda Williams, Loretta Lynn, Gillian Welch, and Emmylou Harris.