Going back to 2009 this week
 Hour 1
 Still So Far to Go: The Best of Chris Rea is a compilation album by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released by Rhino Records in 2009
Track: Loving You
 Working on a Dream is the sixteenth studio album by Bruce Springsteen, released on January 27, 2009
Track: Life Itself
 Coming to the Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Blind for Love is Ana Popović‘s fourth studio album, released in Europe on July 17, 2009, s a blues guitarist and singer from Serbia who currently resides in the United States where she records her albums.
Track: Steal Me Away
 Hill of Thieves is the fourth solo album by Irish folk singer Cara Dillon. It is her first full-length release on Charcoal Records, the label formed in 2008 with her musical partner and husband Sam Lakeman. The album was recorded and produced by Sam and first became available in October 20089at their live concerts
Track: The Hill of Thieves”
 The Hazards of Love is the fifth album by the American indie rock band The Decemberists, released through Capitol Records and Rough Trade in 2009
Traffic: Annan Water
 The Open Door EP is an extended play by band Death Cab for Cutie, comprising songs recorded during the Narrow Stairs sessionsÂ
Track: A Diamond and A Tether
 Around the Well is a compilation of out-of-print and previously unreleased tracks by the folk rock artist Iron & Wine, released on May 19, 2009.
Track: Hickory
 Big Star was an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1971 by Alex Chilton, Chris Bell, Jody Stephens, andAndy Hummel. The group broke up in early 1975, and reorganized with a new lineup 18 years later following a reunion concert at theUniversity of Missouri.album Keep an eye on the sky a 4-CD, 98-song career retrospective box setfrom American rock group Big Star, released in 2009.
Track: Every Day As We grow Closer
 Mindy Smith (born June 1, 1972, Long Island, New York) is an American singer-songwriter. Her first record deal came after she sang a cover version of the song “Jolene” by Dolly Parton.
Stupid Love is the fourth album by American singer-songwriter Mindy Smith, released in 2009.
Track:Couldn’t stand the rain
 Tina Dico is aDanish singer-songwriter. She founded her own record label and releases her music independently, enjoying large success with her albums in her home country as well as critical acclaim across Europe. She is inspired by artists such as Tracy Chapman, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. In 2009 Dico composed the soundtrack for the Danish film Oldboys. The soundtrack quickly evolved into Dico’s sixth album, with her continuing to compose after the initial work on the soundtrack was done. The result was The Road to Gävle w
Track:Long Way Home
 Ruthie Foster ( is an American singer-songwriter of blues and folk music, The Truth According to Ruthie Foster (2009)
Track:Stone Love
 Draw the Line is the eighth studio album by English singer-songwriter David Gray, released on 14 September 2009
Track: Full Steam Ahead
 Expando is the fifth studio album released by American musician Timothy B. Schmit. The album was released on October 20, 2009Â
Track:Downtime
 Hour 2
 Bear’s Den – “Fuel on the Fire” from album So You Might Hear Me
A British folk-rock band from London centred around musicians Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones. Their third album will be released on 26th April.Â
Don Felder – “American Rock ‘N’ Roll” from album American Rock ‘N’ RollÂ
The ex-Eagle’s lead guitarist may be in his early 70s now, but he’s still got the hunger. This is the title track to his third solo album, but will be released on 5th April.
 The Leisure Society – “God Has Taken a Vacation” from album Arrivals & Departures
The UK indie folk band will release their fifth album on 12th April. Here’s an early – be it short – taster.
The Mute Gods – “Atheists & Believers” from album Atheists And BelieversÂ
A British prog outfit consisting of Nick Beggs (of Steve Wilson’s band), Roger King (of Steve Hackett’s band) and German drummer Marco Minnemann. Their third album will be released on 22nd March.
CC Smugglers – “Smiling” from album How High
A UK outfit formed by ‘Guerrilla busker’ Richie Prynne with their third studio album. The release date is 29th March. This jaunty song may have you doing just what it says – there again…..
Jenny Lewis – “Heads Gonna Roll” from album On the Line
An American singer-songwriter (and actress) who fronted the band Rilo Kiley between 1998 and 2014. Her fourth solo album will be released on 22nd March.
Melissa Etheridge – “Faded by Design” from album The Medicine ShowÂ
More powerful vocals from the American singer-songwriter, who gets to release her fifteenth studio album on 12th April.
Thea Gilmore – “Glory” from album Small World TurningÂ
Here’s a short taster for the British singer-songwriter’s fifteenth studio album, which will be released 17th May.
Weezer – “High as a Kite” from album The Black AlbumÂ
Hot on the heels of their all-covers Teal Album of January 2019, the American band will release their thirteenth studio album on 1st March.
 Alan Parsons – “Miracle” from album The SecretÂ
Although this is not a ‘Project’ album, and is billed as Parsons’ fifth solo album, the British songwriter/producer still uses a number of guest vocalists (although he actually does one himself here). On this song it’s Jason Mraz up front. The album will released on 26th April.
Bruce Hornsby – “Voyager One” from album Absolute Zero
Best known for his three album with ‘The Range’, the American singer-songwriter has released three solo albums and four with ‘The Noisemakers’ as well as many collaborations. The new album will be released on 12th April. Note: Watch dead ending.
Rico Bell (a.k.a. Eric Bellis) is a UK and California based artist and musician best known for his work as a member of the British punk rockband the Mekons which he joined in 1983. A singer and multi-instrumentalist with the Mekons, Bell has also released three well-received solo recordings album Dark Side of the Mersey
Track: Travelling on the Dark Side
Spiral Key is a UK-based melodic, symphonic, rock band formed in 2012, their latest album An Error of Judgemen
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