Swapping features for a moment
Month: May 2020
Album Review: Mike And The Moonpies - ‘Touch Of You: The Lost Songs Of Gary Stewart’
Another impressive surprise release from Mike and the Moonpies
The Unbroken Circle: Gary Stewart - “She’s Actin’ Single (I’m Drinkin’ Doubles) (1975)
Like most country music legends, Gary Stewart sang of his demons through song
Quick Draw Album Reviews: The Trashcannon Jackpot
Reviews for the latest projects from Tessy Lou Williams, Caitlin Cannon, Steve Earle & the Dukes and Reckless Kelly
Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Zac Brown Band - ‘Uncaged’ (2012)
The saddest entry for this feature, but for reasons not pertaining to the actual music, which is a blast
Musically Divided, Stronger As One
Hello, I’m happy to announce that, as of today, I’m now a proud contributor to Country Universe. For now, I’ll mainly be writing single reviews there, so I’ll no longer be publishing song reviews on this website. If you’d like to keep up with what I write there, however, I’ll keep an organized list on… Continue reading Musically Divided, Stronger As One
Book Review: Loretta Lynn - ‘Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust: My Friendship With Patsy Cline’
It’s as good as expected
Album Review: Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit - ‘Reunions’
As always, Jason Isbell doesn’t make music that’s easy to analyze, and there likely won’t be a song as universally loved on Reunions like “If We Were Vampires” or “Elephant” from past projects. But in terms of consistency and compelling thematic arcs, Reunions is one of Isbell’s strongest projects yet
The Unbroken Circle: Keith Whitley - “I’m No Stranger to the Rain” (1989)
An eerily prophetic tale for a young talent
The Melting Pot: Revisiting Brad Paisley’s ‘Wheelhouse’
Questioning Brad Paisley’s career choices over the past decade
The Musical Divide 