Country Music Reviews

Longtime Americana staples apply their low-cast vision to a series of standards of the vintage variety

The delightful Gone, Long Gone should finally put Dawson on the popular radar, establishing him as the major talent he is. But if not, he will keep plugging away, juggling a variety of hats and contributing to music with his subtle, understated touch.

There’s an old-fashioned sensitivity and a likeable softness to King’s particular brand of cowboy masculinity, but make no mistake, this is softboi country territory we’re riding in here, ladies.

Lindell’s songs, confidence and poised phrasing make him a promising young talent, one whose best work is still ahead of him.

These tunes display the journeyman’s ability to pen music bathed in working-class grit and honed by decades of experience, music that would connect just as powerfully without the stellar assistance.