Talk about meta-communication, these veteran Colorado jam banders write a song about a song in their head that you can’t get out of your head. The quintessential Texican rock band didn’t exactly strike gold the way they did the first time out, but this upbeat plea for love is catchy as anything this side of “Heaven”.ģ5) Song In My Head – The String Cheese Incident

Who knew a band formed in 1967 would still be cranking ‘em out with original leader Terry Adams back at the helm? This song is like a warm blanket knitted with Beatles.ģ6) It’s Just My Heart Talkin’ – Los Lonely Boys Swedish indie-rock sisters continue to channel mid sixties Pop on this stunning sophomore release. The opening harmonies had me singing this song before they even got to the bridge. You can’t have enough poison-pen odes to California, right John Murry? (#19). From the 2014 EP “Without Within”ģ9) California (Cast Iron Soul) – Jamestown Revival UK indie Beard champions create enough facial acoustics to create this beautifully shimmering ode to rebound love.

Jimmer Podrasky of The Rave-Ups appears after 23 year absence, harmonicas blazing.ĭebut album and single from promising singer-songwriter Matthew Jordan Hemerlein had us chorus-humming a good part of the year. And it only took Laurel Canyon Radio eight albums to hear about him. North Carolina singer/songwriter sounds familiar and unique simultaneously. Who new Bryan Ferry could uncork an Avalon-era Roxy Music track this deep into 2014? Classical music would go down a lot smoother with this Virginia collective at the helm. Oh Last Bison, you had me at the first violin note. This easy-going yet wistful track will make you wonder how many Jackson Browne albums were released this year. Political charged country commentary from exactly who you would expect it from. This gospel raveup takes us to church like no Hozier could… the lead single from The Lone Bellow’s wildly anticipated 2015 release of the same name.Ĥ7) The Git Go – Willie Nelson w/Jamey Johnson Pretty and propellant folk tune.these perpetually tourers are back in LA December 12.īeck’s Grammy-bait CD is so dusted in Laurel Canyon it could have it’s own chart.Ĥ8) Then Came The Morning – The Lone Bellow

A treat for those who like to rock.The Top 50 Tracks of 2014 – Laurel Canyon Radioĥ0) Even The Darkness Has Arms – The Barr Brothers Built on the dual guitars of Mike Doyle and John Adkins, 'Adora de Phonic' balances the crunch of metal with catchy hooks. The hard rock quintet from Virginia Beach burst out this summer with its first disc in a decade, and it was a joy. The ballad 'Endview' is lovely, and the disc ends with a trio of quiet songs that will quickly work their way into your consciousness.Īlso, the band is putting out a companion book that features the lyrics to each of the album's 11 songs, illustrated with original work by local artists. 'VA' (pronounced Virginia) moves through a variety of tempos, with hot tracks such as 'Bad Country' and 'Cypress Queen' early in the sequence. Front man Ben Hardesty's songwriting has taken a clear step forward. The sound is glorious – it's wall to wall with harmonies, strings and interesting percussion choices. The six-piece Americana group from Chesapeake recorded this richly textured CD in a small A-frame structure on the grounds of their beloved Triple-R Ranch.

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