some of the music I've been listening to:

The Kinks - Muswell Hillbillies
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Ease Down the Road
Steve Earle - Train A Comin'
Townes Van Zandt - High, Low & In Between
Laura Nyro - Gonna Take a Miracle
Bill Monroe & Doc Watson - Live Duet Recordings
JJ Cale - (anything)