Country music album reviews from Holler.
El Mirador is one of Calexico's most cohesive projects; a flavorful entrée that captures much of the secret sauce the band has served atop its spicy, sonic platter for so many years.
When Stereotype hits its stride, it’s operating on all cylinders - Cole Swindell has the songwriting chops, but a distraction with radio fodder deters from true brilliance.
Thomas Rhett has declared that this album aims to be versatile enough to have “a song for everyone”; here he’s succeeded. We’re pretty sure his wife will be chuffed too.
There is a better album lurking under the surface of Freewheelin’ Woman struggling to get out. But after the extended wait for new music from someone as talented as Jewel, it’s a disappointment.
It’s safe to assume that most have never heard anything in country, or in any other genre for that matter, quite like Country Coming Down.
While there is no denying the musical parallels between TWB and their inspiration, The Band, the bulk of Shines Like Gold’s rugged Americana exudes enough unique qualities to show they can rest on their own merits.
