Two debuts and an album from an artist new to me keep me on my toes with this particular review roundup.
World Records, No. 14: George Strait – ‘Strait From the Heart’ (1982)
The oddball album of George Strait’s discography, but also one I think has aged well.
The Boom-or-Bust Jukebox – #4 (2023): (Catie Offerman, Billy Strings feat. Willie Nelson, Turnpike Troubadours, Molly Tuttle)
Been a long time gone, good to see you, my old friend.
World Records, No. 13: Merle Haggard – ‘Back to the Barrooms’ (1980)
An interesting window into a short-lived but well-received time period of Merle Haggard’s career.
Album Review: Kip Moore – ‘Damn Love’
It’s likely a label swan song, but if so, Kip Moore still managed to make one of his best albums in years.
Album Review: Bella White – ‘Among Other Things’
Bella White’s Among Other Things is challenging, but, among other things, a robust next step.
World Records, No. 12: George Jones – ‘I Am What I Am’ (1980)
George Jones certainly is what he is, but at least here, it’s a better version of himself.
The Musical Divide 