Country Rock Album reviews - Page 3

GenresCountry Rock

From the Ground Up

John Fullbright

John Fullbright - From the Ground Up 8.0

Album review

Alternative Country
Americana
Blues
Country Rock
Singer-Songwriter
From the Ground Up gives John Fullbright several ways to make a song work. He can lead a rough country-rock band, move into a…

O’ Be Joyful

Shovels & Rope

Shovels & Rope - O’ Be Joyful 8.2

Album review

Alternative Country
Americana
Country Rock
O' Be Joyful gives country, blues and folk a rougher edge without losing their direct emotional appeal. Shovels & Rope make a…

Warpaint

The Black Crowes

The Black Crowes - Warpaint 7.8

Album review

Blues
Country Rock
Rock
Warpaint gives the Black Crowes' blues-rock a settled, confident character. The band draw from familiar roots, with Luther…

Something More Than Free

Jason Isbell

Jason Isbell - Something More Than Free 8.1

Album review

Alternative Country
Americana
Country
Country Rock
Something More Than Free finds Jason Isbell looking closely at ordinary responsibilities. Work, family and the consequences of…

Metamodern Sounds in Country Music

Sturgill Simpson

Sturgill Simpson - Metamodern Sounds in Country Music 8.7

Album review

Alternative Country
Americana
Country
Country Rock
Metamodern Sounds in Country Music gives familiar country forms some unusual company. Sturgill Simpson sings with a deep, rough…

The Whippoorwill

Blackberry Smoke

Blackberry Smoke - The Whippoorwill 8.1

Album review

Blues
Country
Country Rock
Rock
The Whippoorwill brings country singing and substantial rock playing together without making either feel like an added extra…

Holding All the Roses

Blackberry Smoke

Blackberry Smoke - Holding All the Roses 8.4

Album review

Blues
Country
Country Rock
Rock
Holding All the Roses gives Blackberry Smoke's Southern rock a tighter shape. The songs leave room for guitar playing, country…

Made by These Moments

The Red Clay Strays

The Red Clay Strays - Made by These Moments 8.2

Album review

Americana
Country Rock
Soul
Made by These Moments puts The Red Clay Strays' powerful singing inside a fuller southern-rock sound. The guitars can be busy and…

Shine On Rainy Day

Brent Cobb

Brent Cobb - Shine On Rainy Day 7.9

Album review

Americana
Country
Country Rock
Shine on Rainy Day takes its time. Brent Cobb brings country, soul and gentle roots rock together in arrangements that favour a…

High on Tulsa Heat

John Moreland

John Moreland - High on Tulsa Heat 8.5

Album review

Alternative Country
Americana
Country Rock
High on Tulsa Heat makes its strongest impression through John Moreland's voice and the space around it. His singing has a rough…

A Sailor’s Guide to Earth

Sturgill Simpson

Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor’s Guide to Earth 8.7

Album review

Americana
Country
Country Rock
Soul
A Sailor's Guide to Earth brings country, soul and orchestral detail into a record with a clear personal purpose. Sturgill Simpson…

No Regular Dog

Kelsey Waldon

Kelsey Waldon - No Regular Dog 8.4

Album review

Americana
Country
Country Rock
No Regular Dog keeps Kelsey Waldon's country voice at the centre while widening the music around it. Shooter Jennings brings a…

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