Whatever you think of Jelly Roll, there’s no doubting that his self-anointed lore as the face-tattooed, reformed sinner with the big, rasping blues voice has delivered intrigue in a world saturated with polished boots and buckles.

With Barely Blue, Midland fully embody the discoveries made during their journey and create a collection that honors their stellar transformation.

Postcards from Texas meets the criteria of a Lambert release; it's pleasant to behold for a moment, but not worth pinning up on the fridge.