(photo: 303 Magazine) Paul Epstein, owner of Twist & Shout
Records     1. Jonathan Wilson- Fanfare "A sophomore effort that
betrays more chops and substance than many artists show their
entire careers."   2. Kurt Vile-Wakin on A Pretty
Daze "Fantastic stoner lyrics that can distract from what an
accomplished songwriter and sound architect Vile is."   3.
Steven Wilson-The Raven That Refused To Sing "His most finely
crafted album, a prog-rock masterpiece."   4. My Bloody
Valentine- mbv "After more than a decade off, Kevin Shields and
Co. return, louder, feedbackier and hookier than ever."   5.
Mazzy Star-Seasons Of Your Day "Another band with a decade
between albums has left them sounding more haunted, icy and
beautiful than ever."   6. Medicine-To The Happy Few "What is it
about me and bands that take a decade off and return sounding
like they didn’t miss a step?"   7. Emmylou Harris And Rodney
Crowell-Old Yellow Moon "1+1=10"   8. The Waterboys-Appointment
With Mr. Yeats "Not only is this an extremely literar