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RINGO STARR LOOK UP
The country-est Beatle rekindles his love of twang on Look Up, a delightful new album from the iconic Ringo Starr. Now 84 but as energized as ever, Starr delivers a satisfying mix of classic Brit-rock and classic country, produced by T Bone Burnett and featuring Billy Strings, among others. (Available January 10.)
KANE BROWN THE HIGH ROAD
Country hit-maker Kane Brown continues down a path of his own making on The High Road, the globe-trotting star’s fourth studio album. Driven in equal measure by heartbeats and thumping bass, the stylistically expansive set mixes dancehall ready roots pop and family-focused balladry. (Available January 24.)
LARKIN POE BLOOM
Fusing hard distortion and a soft lyrical touch, roots rocking sister duo Larkin Poe explore the effort of “becoming” on Bloom, their seventh studio album. Following the Grammy winning Blood Harmony, guitar-driven anthems contrast ‘70s-style power with uplifting vocals, defining chaotic beauty. (Available January 24.)
LILLY HIATT FOREVER
Shaking off the shackles of sonic self-doubt, singer- songwriter Lilly Hiatt steps into the bold, punchy future on her fourth album, Forever. Mixing raw, slouchy punk and mood- boosting melodrama over nine grungy-roots anthems, her creative re-awakening captures the excitement of a new start. (Available January 31.)