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Tuesday June 7, 2016

Eric Bachmann On World Cafe

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World Cafe

Eric Bachmann On World Cafe

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June 7, 2016 • The Archers of Loaf and Crooked Fingers leader performs songs from his first solo album in a decade.

Eric Bachman on World Cafe

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Thursday March 17, 2016

Review: Eric Bachmann, 'Eric Bachmann'

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First Listen

Review: Eric Bachmann, 'Eric Bachmann'

March 17, 2016 • The Archers of Loaf and Crooked Fingers frontman keeps his rough edges and wit in a charming, impressionistic meditation on America.

Wednesday January 20, 2016

Song Premiere: Eric Bachmann, 'Mercy'

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All Songs Considered

Song Premiere: Eric Bachmann, 'Mercy'

January 20, 2016 • Reinventing himself once more, the former frontman of Archers Of Loaf and Crooked Fingers makes a clean break from his past.

Wednesday January 18, 2012

Crooked Fingers On World Cafe

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World Cafe

Crooked Fingers On World Cafe

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January 18, 2012 • Hear Eric Bachmann's band perform poetic, introspective folk-rock songs from Breaks in the Armor.

Crooked Fingers On World Cafe

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Monday December 25, 2006

Best CDs of 2006

Songs of the Year: Top 10 CDs of 2006

December 25, 2006 • Song of the Day editor Stephen Thompson listened to thousands of albums in 2006 before settling on these 10 frequently overlooked favorites.

Thursday August 3, 2006

Review

Song Of The Day

Touring the World, but Always Lost

August 3, 2006 • Shedding the prickly remoteness that has made him an acquired taste, Eric Bachmann crafts a collection that pairs his gruff, world-weary lyrics with a newfound approachability. That's not to suggest, however, that Bachmann has lost his gift for grimness.

'Man O' War by Eric Bachmann

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Monday March 3, 2003

All Songs Considered

Calexico, Gary Lucas, Cat Power

March 3, 2003 • The latest invention from Bill Frisell; the experimental folk of Calexico; a mysterious soundtrack by Eric Bachmann; a new take on Chinese classics from Gary Lucas and more.

Calexico, Gary Lucas, Cat Power

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