Brett Young’s 2.0 refines his signature romantic country-pop with a slightly bolder energy. The album blends familiar heartfelt ballads with more up-tempo, arena-ready moments, featuring collaborations with Lady A and George Birge. Smooth vocals, polished production, and concise songwriting keep it accessible, if predictable at times. Young’s strength lies in his ability to craft earnest […]
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Lainey Wilson’s “Somewhere Over Laredo” blends cinematic flair with her signature gritty vocal delivery. Borrowing melodic elements from “Over the Rainbow”, the song reimagines familiar country tropes with theatrical scale and emotional charge. It’s a sweeping ballad layered with lush instrumentation and dynamic builds, capturing her growing confidence as a storyteller. The production feels grand
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Liam Price, whose voice will be recognised by many from the Luke Combs UK Tribute, delivers a raw, confessional ballad exploring regret, relapse, and the rocky road to redemption with “The Grass Ain’t Green.” Set against imagery of isolation, drinking, and self-reckoning, it captures the ache of realising that escape doesn’t guarantee clarity. The recurring line “I
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Reg Meuross Fire & Dust 8/10 Reg Meuross’s Fire & Dust: The Woody Guthrie Story is a compelling tribute to the legendary folk musician, blending storytelling with heartfelt melodies. Commissioned by Pete Townshend, who co-produced and played on the album, Meuross captures Guthrie’s spirit with authenticity and depth. The album’s title track sets the tone
Warren Zeiders Can A Heart Take 10/10 Warren Zeiders delivers a powerhouse performance in Can A Heart Take, a raw, emotionally charged track that blends his signature gravelly vocals with a storm of heartache and resilience. The song captures the toll of love lost, asking the gut-wrenching question: “How much pain can a heart take
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Too Many Train Rides 8/10 Nielsen’s roots in the 1980s Danish punk rock scene show on this album, with lyrical deftness that is usually a staple of folk punk such as the line ‘I’m just screwing my own mental health’ on the track ‘Mother’s Ruin’. Accompanied on most tracks by an acoustic guitar backing, Nielsen’s
Dan Jones – One More Whiskey for the Road, 9/10 Dan Jones’ One More Whiskey for the Road is a rich, heartfelt country rock EP that blends classic storytelling with a rugged, soulful edge. Drawing from influences like Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton, Jones crafts an authentic sound steeped in emotion and experience. The standout
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The Black Eyed Sons are back; but with a new name. Previously known as The Quireboys, the rock outfit have charged back into our lives with this instantly catchy album offering. First track ‘Lie To Me’ includes some too often underappreciated harmonica, which we are big fans of – in fact, there’s enough harmonica on
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Knightley’s album delivers an emotionally charged collection, starting with ‘Transactions,’ a beautifully written tribute to the downtrodden, addressing key issues in the UK, including immigration, identity, and the Post Office Scandal. ‘The Ride (The Winter Yards)’ offers a reflective, lockdown-inspired track, while ‘If You Come Back’ boasts a captivating guitar line, with a groove that
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Fun, energetic and lyrics that make you want to chant along, the opener to Jess & The Bandits new album, ‘God Did Good’ is the perfect way to kick the whole thing off. As the band go through the track list, each song is impressively and equally strong. Jess makes the most of her powerful
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