KUDZOO is pleased to present our list of the TOP 15 album releases of the year.
THE BEST OF 2018
1. Blackberry Smoke Find a Light The first best hope for the new genera-
tion of Southern Rock bands released yet an- other outstanding studio rocker.
2. Bruce Springsteen On Broadway One man. A guitar and a piano.
Amazing.
3. Paul Thorn Don’t Let the Devil Ride The pride of Tupelo, Mississippi pulls
out all the stops on his first ever all-gospel album. Hallelujah.
4. Cowboy 10’ll Getcha Twenty The original band reunited for a new
album ten years ago and thankfully it was fi- nally released in 2018. Sadly, it would be the swan song for the great Scott Boyer.
5. Beau Weevils Songs in the Key of E Charlie Daniels had so much time on
his hands (lol) he formed a second band with “Slidebilly,” Billy Crain. Just a great record.
6. Jimi Hendrix Experience Electric Ladyland Deluxe It was the year for 50th anniversary
reissues, and this one is reigning champion. Excellent alternate takes, demos and a beauti- ful book. Celebrate Hendrix.
7. Pearl Heartbreak and Canyon Revelry Pearl Aday is much more than just
Meat Loaf’s daughter, she is a fabulous singer and entertainer.
8. Earl & The Agitators Shaken & Stirred
The side project of Roger Earl from
Foghat, The Agitators turn in some awesome covers and originals, playing everything from rock and blues to country.
9. Billy F Gibbons The Big Bad Blues ZZ Top’s front man Billy Gibbons deliv- ers a second smoking solo record. Good stuff.
10. Boxmasters In Stereo That prolific little ol’ band from L.A. put
out another fab double-cd set in 2018. It’s so good, I heard a DJ refer to them as just “The Boxmasters” without saying “Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters.” Natch.
11. Buddy Guy The Blues is Alive and Well Yes they are! And so is Buddy! Amazing.
12. Cary Morin When I Rise An amazing Native American singer song- writer. Absolutely amazing.
13. Uncle Walts Band Anthology: Those Boys from Carolina, They Sure Could Sing They were from my hometown, Spar-
tanburg, SC before moving to Austin. David Ball, the late Walter Hyatt and Champ
Hood.The best.
14. John Prine The Tree of Forgivenes It’s the most overused cliche in the
world, but Prine ages like fine wine. His latest release is filled with genius.
15. Southern Halo Just Like in the Movies Three beautiful young ladies with har-
mony to spare and great songs. The “next big thing” in country music! •
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