If you think about country music traditionalists, in 2022, David Adam Byrnes is undoubtedly one of the first names that will come to your mind. His 2020 album, "Neon Town", produced by Trent Willmon, was an evidence of his talent and his authenticity. It was ranked #8 on Country Music France's 2020 Top 25 albums.... Continue Reading →
Album review – Cody Canada & The Departed’s “Soul Gravy 2022”
If you pronounce the name Cross Canadian Ragweed, you'll capture the red dirt fans' attention. And if you use another magic word, "Soul Gravy", you'll probably see their face light up instantly. That's an understatement saying that this album is absolutely iconic, since it was released in 2004. If you talk with red dirt fans,... Continue Reading →
Album review – Reckless Kelly’s “9/11 Demos”
First, I want to apologize for not having written on this blog for a while. I'm lucky enough to have some faithful readers and I'm greatly honored by the kind words that I have received all along these years, for my reviews and posts, since the creation of this blog in 2018. I've not been... Continue Reading →
Album review – 49 Winchester’s “Fortune Favors The Bold”
Eight years have passed since the first record of Virginia-based band 49 Winchester, self-titled, released in 2014, and we can now enjoy their fourth studio album, "Fortune Favors The Bold". Released on May 13th, via New West records, this album is absolutely brilliant and its ten songs are undoubtedly among the best that you will... Continue Reading →
Album review – Drew Cooper’s “This Life”
At the final part of 2021, Drew Cooper released a wonderful cover of Charles Brown's "Please Come Home For Christmas", produced by John Lousteau, and featuring Cody Canada and his son Dierks Canada. Four months later, Drew Cooper released, on April 15th, the first part of his new double album, "This Life". John Lousteau, chief... Continue Reading →
Album review – Creed Fisher’s “Whiskey and the Dog”
Almost three years ago, the Texan artist from Odessa Creed Fisher released the excellent album "Life of a Workin' Man", and my review of this LP was one of the first that I wrote on this blog, on January 14th 2019. You can read it here. The prolific artist kept on writing and releasing great... Continue Reading →
Album review – Herrick’s “Sunderland Road”
Herrick is a Nashville-based husband and wife duo from Spokane, Washington. They released, last September, their third studio album, named "Sunderland Road", five year after "Cottonfields" (released on April of 2016 and nine years after their debut LP "New Dance" (released on April of 2012). One week after the release, the band received the "Entertainer... Continue Reading →
Debut album review – Nate Fredrick’s “Different Shade of Blue”
Those who say that there's no real country music today should listen to "Different Shade Of Blue", the debut album of Nate Fredrick, and they'll surely change their mind. Nate Fredrick is an artist from Springfield, Missouri, who lives in Nashville since 2015. His first LP, released on February 26th, 2021, was recorded at Farmland... Continue Reading →
Album review – Jamie Richards’ “The Real Deal”
Jamie Richards released his seventh album on Friday January 22d, four years after his last LP, "Latest and Greatest". Its twelve songs will be perfect for you if you love traditional and authentic country music. The Shawney, Oklahoma, native artist is an excellent songwriter, whose songs were recorded by a lot of great country artists.... Continue Reading →
Album review – Rich O’ Toole’s “New York”
Rich O' Toole released on June 26th his 7th studio album, named "New York", by way of Average Joe's Entertainment and its imprint Buffalo Roam Records, three years after "American Kid", his previous LP. The Houston native artist wrote all songs, except "Coke", a great Flickerstick's song that he sings with Brandin Lea, lead singer... Continue Reading →