Country music album reviews from Holler.
On paper, Petunia should be a somewhat challenging listen, but it’s the total opposite of that. It’s a record with so many interesting qualities that, when put together, becomes an engaging and deeply enjoyable LP.
By surrendering their solo stylings, Jackson + Sellers’ spell-binding synergy surmounts in a collaborative effort that hopefully will not be their last.
My Morning Jacket certainly make a resolute statement with this new album, i.e: “we’re back”. Of course, coming as it does from a group so averse to explosive displays, it's the kind of measured statement one needs to lean-in to discern.
With What a Song Can Do, Lady A's eighth career set, the band continue pushing forward with emotionally-driven songwriting while also looping back to their poppier roots.
Similar to the best documentaries, you don’t need to be a Tom Petty fan to appreciate how this film captures the creation of Wildflowers, and illuminates his character, determination and perfectionism.
After working within a standard country template for his first two albums, Steve Earle embraced hard rock with his third effort Copperhead Road, kicking off the doggedly nonconformist streak that’s defined his career ever since.
