Best Music Of 2008 Top 10 Great Unknowns, From Second Stage January 1, 2009 • It was an unusually strong year for great unknown artists. While bigger, more established bands continued to attract the most attention, smaller, lesser-known acts made the most memorable music of 2008. All of the great unknown artists featured here made music that was inspired, original and heartfelt. Top 10 Great Unknowns, From Second Stage Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98206712/98932091" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Second Stage Liz Durrett: 'You Live Alone' September 29, 2008 • Liz Durrett is finally stepping out of her shell on her third and latest album, Outside Our Gates. Known for her sparse and somber Southern folk music, the Athens, Ga.-based musician has put together a release that still has plenty of gloom but is now balanced by over a dozen guest musicians, including her uncle, Vic Chesnutt. "You Live Alone" Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95172001/95195372" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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All Songs Considered Ryan Adams, Aimee Mann, Of Montreal May 11, 2005 • New music from Ryan Adams; A boxing metaphor from Aimee Mann; A bluegrass classic with Doyle Lawson; The ghostly sounds of Liz Durrett; From the Elephant 6 collective: Of Montreal and more. Ryan Adams, Aimee Mann, Of Montreal Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15964920/15964923" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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