So nice, they released it twice!
Month: February 2020
Album Review: Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line - ‘Bright Lights, Long Drives, First Words’
Nora Jane Struthers may not reinvent the wheel with Bright Lights, Long Drives, First Words, but her wry perspective means that what she does, she does damn well
Quick Draw Album Reviews: Lo-Fi Instrumental High
Quick reviews for new albums from Hawktail, Tré Burt, the Lil’ Smokies and the Cadillac Three
Quick Draw Single Reviews Vol. 10
Thoughts on new singles from Caylee Hammack, Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, Cam and Sam Hunt
Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Lydia Loveless - ‘Indestructible Machine’ (2011)
A fierce introduction from one of alternative country’s best
The Unbroken Circle: Kitty Wells - “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels” (1952)
Examining America and country music post World War II
Album Review: Carly Pearce - ‘Carly Pearce’
Carly Pearce’s self-titled album has its highlights, but it’s an overall bloated, safe release
Album Review: Tami Neilson - ‘Chickaboom!’
Chickaboom! features all of Tami Neilson’s expansive energy, yet feels lacking in other regards
Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Turnpike Troubadours - ‘Goodbye Normal Street’ (2012)
The best Turnpike Troubadours album? I can neither confirm nor deny it.
The Unbroken Circle: Bobby Helms - “Fraulein” (1957)
A song that became a hit at a time when it shouldn’t have been one
The Musical Divide 