Very Short Record Review – Dave – The Boy Who Played the Harp

A man’s dialogue with his past and present. A man determining who he is and who he wants to be with eloquent incisive voice, somnambulant flow with varied and pleasing sonic palettes.

Gene G. McLaughlin 2026

Very Short Record Review – Modest Mouse – The Lonesome Crowded West

Discordant, urgent, predictive and resigned. A young band in 1997 with a record that sees the time it was recorded in and the future clearly through multiple layered songs and feedback.

Gene G. McLaughlin 2026

Very Short Record Review – Dug – Have At It!

A jubilant optimistic record that respects its traditional songs while managing to make the modern songs feel very much of 2026. You can sense the band’s dedication to the pursue of joy in the songs.

Gene G. McLaughlin 2026

Very Short Record Review – Ye Vagabonds – All Tied Together

A lovely, sometimes dark, sometimes romantic, sometimes amusing record of modern Irish Trad. The songs evoke much in a subtle poetic manner.

Gene G, Mclaughlin 2026