REVIEW: The Mallett Brothers’ Band’s Vive L’Acadie!” is a Poutine Gumbo
The Mallett Brothers’ “Vive L’Acadie!” is a sort of poutine gumbo that’s spicy enough to melt your turntable.
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Author: Andrew Gulden
REVIEW: Jesse Dayton’s “The Outsider” Mixes Rockabilly, Red Dirt Twang, Kick Ass Guitar
Jesse Dayton’s latest album in his ridiculously varied career, The Outsider (Blue Elan), engineered by Vance Powell (Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell), mixes rockabilly, red-dirt twang and kick-ass guitar work to give us one of 2018’s most potent releases.
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REVIEW: Coco O’Connor’s New “This Ol’ War” Packs Emotional Wallop
The latest release from Coco O’Connor, This Ol’ War weighs in at a mere seven songs but packs an outsized emotional wallop. It’s full of classic country tunes and familiar topics told from less traditional perspectives. And with Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell) on guitar, along with Mike Rinne and Rich Brinsfield trading off on bass, […]
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REVIEW: Chuck Westmoreland’s “Long Winter Rodeo” is Tales by Indie-Meets-Alt-Country
Chuck Westmoreland’s second album, Long Winter Rodeo, is an LP full of country-wrought rockers penned by a tavern owner who’s heard a tale or two while working behind the bar. Romantic questions abound throughout. The first two songs – “Sharp Rocks” (“It’s a long way home if you wanna go”) and “Cryin’ Shame” (“See you […]
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REVIEW: Jason Boland and the Stragglers “Hard Times Are Relative” Combines Traditional and Introspective
Touring bands like the Stragglers will help pull attention back where it should be – the music.
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REVIEW: Ike Reilly’s “Crooked Love” is Chicago Blues Swamp Rock
Look forward to seeing this fantastic collection of songs fleshed out in loud, sweaty clubs across America as the summer heats up.
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