Country and Americana

An American one-hit wonder who has had a long and notable career in the U.K., plus an album of Waylon Jennings covers and more.

A new edition expands Fleetwood Mac's 1980 concert album from 91 to 167 minutes. Plus noteworthy music from an obscure 1960s group and an upbeat vocal collection inspired by a divorce.

Longtime folk-music eccentric Peter Stampfel delivers a song for every year from 1901 to 2000. Plus, previously unreleased Steve Goodman demos and star-studded readings of Buddy Holly classics.

Possibly the best album of Muldaur's six-decade career and four more releases you should hear.

A one-of-a-kind 1967 Who album reappears in an excellent five-CD edition. Also, two singer/songwriters who deserve a listen.

Reissues feature a trio of rock progenitors: the Ravens, the Larks, and the Harptones. Plus, new releases from Maia Sharp and Ted Russell Kamp.

A previously unreleased 1971 concert features Duane Allman, plus a partial Beach Boys reunion and more.

The Beat Farmers' 1985 debut resurfaces in a deluxe edition and Will Porter's overlooked 2015 gem is reissued. Plus, fine new music from James Holvay and Mary Karlzen, two artists who haven't been heard from in ages.

New music from three artists, plus a 1976 Lynyrd Skynyrd concert and Allen Ginsberg's first recorded reading of "Howl."

Here’s a quick look at half a dozen new EPs and full-length albums from artists you might not have heard of. They all merit a listen, and at least a few of them deserve standing ovations.