All Songs Considered New Music Friday: The best albums out July 12
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Jul 12, 2024 Music critics Ann Powers and Daoud Tyler-Ameen highlight standout albums released on July 12, discussing Sturgill Simpson's evolving sound, Cassandra Jenkins' emotional songwriting, Eminem's foray into 70s folk rock, and the diverse array of new music across various genres.
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Zach Bryan's Surprise Release
- Zach Bryan released The Great American Bar Scene on July 4th.
- It features Bruce Springsteen and showcases Bryan's traditional country/folk style.
Zach Bryan's Artistic Arrival
- Zach Bryan's The Great American Bar Scene is considered his artistic breakthrough.
- It solidifies his position as an artist, inheriting the mantle of greats like Bruce Springsteen.
Sturgill Simpson's Transformation
- Sturgill Simpson, known for Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, returns with a new project.
- The project, Johnny Blue Skies, debuts with Passage du Désir, exploring themes of love and loss.