Country music album reviews from Holler.
It’s clear that Shane is well-positioned to carve a niche as a popular contemporary country performer; he clearly possesses the energy and enthusiasm needed to do so. Suffice it to say, Backslider offers him the means to keep moving forward.
Only the frustratingly brief length of the program prevents this from showcasing the full extent of a relatively new talent, one who has his finger on the pulse of the darkest edge of Americana and his own psyche.
Ultimately, Time In The Sun is an album of conflicting attitudes and emotions, but one that also allows hope to persevere.
It’s certainly not your momma’s taste of traditional country, yet Montevallo's honoring of storytelling roots makes it one of the great modern country classics.
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.
