Americana Boogie music releases for the week of Nov. 19th…. Jason Isbell, Doug Sahm both live, Graham Parker…

JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT
Live From Alabama (Lightning Rod)

Since leaving the Drive-By Truckers in ’07, Isbell has released more albums with his current group, the 400 Unit, than he did with his old band. Live In Alabama, in his home state, mixes some of Jason’s older material with his more recent repertoire, many songs are strethed out and feature his fine lead guitar work. The album closes with a scorching cover of Neil Young’s “Like a Hurricane.”

GRAHAM PARKER & THE RUMOUR
Three Chords Good  (Primary Wave)

2012 album from the British singer/songwriter, who has reunited his original band for their first album together in 31 years. The collection’s 12 original tracks were recorded in upstate New York and feature the classic Rumour line-up of Brinsley Schwarz and Martin Belmont on guitars, Steve Goulding on drums, Andrew Bodnar on bass and Bob Andrews on keyboards. ”After a hiatus of over 30 years, it was extraordinary to hear the Rumour backing my material again,” says Parker. ”We’ve finally made an album of true musical collaboration that we’re all very proud of.”

Also new this week…

ELVIS COSTELLO – In Motion Pictures (Universal) (collection of songs from movies)
DOUG SAHM – The Last Real Texas Blues Band Live In Stockholm (Gazell)
JAY UNGER & MOLLY MASON – A Fiddler’s Holiday With The Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band  (Rounder)

Coming out soon… THE HOLLYFELDS, LEVON HELM, BUDDY AND JIM … more new releases

Here’s the best Americana and roots-type music releases for the week of November 19th, 2012 from Americana Boogie. New releases are starting to slow down to a trickle as always happens this time of year. Click the artist or album links to find out more. The artist’s names link to their websites and the CD title links go either ” target=”_blank”>Amazon or CD Baby for easy ordering. Also check out the Freight Train Boogie podcasts featuring mostly songs from new Americana releases. Playlists with players and iTunes links are posted at FTBpodcasts.com.

Here’s a link to this week’s Americana Music Association Americana Airplay Chart

Bill Frater
Freight Train Boogie