"It's the good times I remember at the end of the day," sings Sylvia Tyson on her new album, a collection of songs that look backward across a life well-lived, and offer advice for those just starting their journey
She sings of memories, family histories and lost loves, while also offering pragmatic advice for how to handle love and rough times. It's an album she could only write now, after a lifetime of honing her craft and studying human nature as a revered songwriter. With her voice still as uniquely recognizable as only her own. "'At The End Of The Day' is my last album", Sylvia tells her label.
After two decades of creating magical country-tinged moments, Southend-based purveyors of Cosmic Americana Music, The Ugly Guys are to release their first 'Best of' collection on CD/ "Still Kickin'" is released on 18th April 2025 by Conquest Music. From the ashes of the Kursaal Flyers, Jerry The Ferret, Pinkees, Legend and the cream of Essex finest, The Ugly Guys took their name from a classic song from the Kursaals. Their time together shows no signs of stopping and has resulted in albums full of brilliant songs, presented complete with Pedal Steel Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo and the distinctive vocals of Paul Shuttleworth and Steve Oliver. A selection of 15 fine cuts from their previous seven albums are supplemented by a country reworking of the classic Kursaal Flyers hit, Little Does She Know. In addition, a taster from their next studio album is added in the form of the Mickey Jupp penned I Should Be Loving This.
Uncle Tupelo was shot from the garage culture in the 80s and formed by Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy and Son Volt members Jay Farrar vocals/guitar and drummer Mike Heidorn. Their debut album is considered one of the most important alternative country albums, and its title is often used as a synonym for the alternative country genre after being popularized by No Depression magazine. They are quite similar to the Jayhawks except for a harder edge to their music. If you are in the mood to crank up your stereo and rock out, pop in this album. They have high-powered guitars, and a main singer with a deep, scratchy voice. The start of Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt and Wilco can be found in this first album.