Stuart’s sound returns to its roots while still expanding country music’s vistas into diverse and creatively challenging areas.
I Only See The Moon might not aim sky-high, but its pensive pastiche is inviting all the same.
Brandy Clark is simply an impeccable record, with songs about love, place and identity that cement Clark as a generational talent.
Loaded with ammo for radio, this might end up being one of the premier Country releases of the year.
Never Enough feels like a leap forward for McCollum, who clearly doesn’t shy away from opportunities to experiment and expand his sonic horizons.
Let’s make something abundantly clear - this record is above and beyond what the legions of 19-year old boys who can cover a few Childers songs could produce. But when counted against the legends and shakers emerging from the Appalachian woodwork, Dark Black Coal simply doesn’t match the same notable level.