Country music album reviews from Holler.
While Bolander’s humility shines throughout Can’t Get There From Here, what’s also evident is his blossoming talent.
It’s the unabashed enthusiasm infused in every song in this set that gives the album an indelible identity. Little wonder then that Bliss is so consistent and contagious.
Shovels & Rope showcase yet more sonic evolution on this complex, heartfelt collection.
The impressive Nightroamer is a logical step in a career arc that has never given in to commercial concerns.
On My Bed, the deeply personal is all the politics there is. Not to say that there’s any simple resolution to be found: for Bruce, conflicting feelings and contradictory impulses are dissected, sometimes subdued, but rarely tamed.
Blue in the Sky is a solid representation of the commercial country status quo; Dustin Lynch opting to reinforce country tropes even when presented with an opportunity to subvert them.
