Jason Isbell – Country Universe

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 10

May 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1

Another week with three excellent records, courtesy of Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Rufus Wainwright featuring Brandi Carlile, and Brandy Clark.

Single Review: Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, “Death Wish”

February 26, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 8

The production is the star on the latest single from Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2022 Edition)

November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 16

Here are all of the nominees and winners for CMA Album of the Year, starting with a look at this year’s contenders and stretching back to the first ceremony in 1967.

Worth Reading: A Modern Country Music History, Part Four: Bros and Broncos (2012-2014)

June 7, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2

Zack Kephart navigates the rocky waters of 2012-2014 in his ongoing chronicle of Modern Country Music.

The Best Albums of 2020, Part Two: #20-#1

January 1, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2

The best albums of 2020 demonstrate the wide range of great music released into the Country Universe this year.

The Best Singles of 2020, Part Two: #20-#1

December 31, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 3

The twenty best singles of 2020, according to our writers.

Best of 2020: Recommend a Track

December 10, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 12

What do you recommend from 2020?

Single Review: Amanda Shires featuring Jason Isbell, “The Problem”

October 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 1

“The Problem” is a stunning intimate portrait of a woman making a difficult choice, and a man giving her the emotional support that she deserves.

Discussion: Twenty Albums That Shaped Your Musical Tastes

July 11, 2020 Zackary Kephart 20

If your life is a record, it’s got to have a soundtrack.

The Best Singles of the Decade, Part Four: #25-#1

June 4, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 4

Our Best of the Decade feature comes to a close with a look at the very best singles from the past ten years.