Carly Pearce makes a coda for her 2020 album, John Driskell Hopkins delivers an interesting solo project, and Lainey Wilson makes her debut, in this album review roundup.… Read More Clusterpluck Album Reviews: John Driskell Hopkins, Carly Pearce, and Lainey Wilson
Life Rolls On shows that Florida Georgia Line is completely out of ideas.… Read More Album Review: Florida Georgia Line – ‘Life Rolls On’
A trio of mostly solid releases, including a genuinely great surprise.… Read More Clusterpluck Album Reviews: Jeremy Parsons, Aaron Vance, and Lilly Winwood
Though I can’t personally relate to the core message of Calico Jim, I can appreciate its hopefulness and optimism and relate to something simpler about it. Far too dense to explain in a short blurb like this, however, so to put it bluntly: It’s one of the best albums of the year so far and cannot be overlooked.… Read More Album Review: Pony Bradshaw – ‘Calico Jim’
Lucero becomes completely unhinged on When You Found Me, and that’s part of the album’s appeal. … Read More Album Review: Lucero – ‘When You Found Me’
A roundup review for new projects from Pearl Charles, The Divorcees, and Justin Moses.… Read More Clusterpluck Album Reviews: Pearl Charles, The Divorcees, and Justin Moses
Dangerous offers both good and bad talking points for Morgan Wallen.… Read More Album Review: Morgan Wallen – ‘Dangerous: The Double Album’
American Soul is a decent listen that feels less adventurous and more predictable than Aaron Watson’s most recent efforts.… Read More Album Review: Aaron Watson – ‘American Soul’
One last push before our year-end lists arrive.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Quiet, Heavy Dreams Linger Around Forever and Evermore
The grand finale of another year-long series, plus my plans for December.… Read More Favorite Albums Of The Decade Finale: First Aid Kit – ‘Stay Gold’ (+ December Plans)
Far from a sophomore slump, and one of the best country albums of the year!… Read More Album Review: Ward Davis – ‘Black Cats and Crows’
Three solid releases and an unfortunate return.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Highways & Heartaches (Josh Abbott Band, Easton Corbin, Lindsay Ell, Alecia Nugent)
Despite its name, Starting Over is another Chris Stapleton album, for better and worse.… Read More Album Review: Chris Stapleton – ‘Starting Over’
I catch up with recent releases from Charley Crockett, Austin Lucas and Taylor Swift.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Catching Up With Folklore of Hard Times in the Hot Zone (Charley Crockett, Austin Lucas, Taylor Swift)
Eclectically great, but not for everyone.… Read More Favorite Albums Of The Decade: Robert Ellis – ‘Robert Ellis’ (2016)
Cam finally makes it to the “other side” with her sophomore album, but the effort can’t help but feel like an inconsistent, safe return for her. … Read More Album Review: Cam – ‘The Otherside’
Don’t judge this album by its cover, especially today.… Read More Favorite Albums Of The Decade: The Bloody Jug Band – ‘Coffin’ Up Blood’ (2012)
The Loneliness in Me is a fantastic late entry for one of the year’s best albums, an excellent starting point in Rachel Brooke’s discography, and a welcome return-to-form. … Read More Album Review: Rachel Brooke – ‘The Loneliness In Me’
Kylie Frey finally releases a collection of songs, Texas Exit impress with their debut, and the Cadillac Three continue being insufferable.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Don’t Turn The Radio On If You Want To Hear Rodeo Queens
Reviews for recent releases from Parker McCollum, Sturgill Simpson and Tennessee Jet.… Read More Quick Draw Album Reviews: Gold Grass All Over The Country
