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Morgan Wallen - I'm The Problem
The man who can do no wrong in the eyes of so many has finally released his fourth studio album ... with little character development for Wallen as an individual, it lacks a clear and consistent theme, making it a 37-track mess.
Luke Combs - Fathers and Sons
Luke has alluded to a stronger focus on songs about his journey as a father. As the natural consequence of a pair of records called Growin’ Up & Gettin’ Old, Fathers and Sons focuses on that unique, singular experience and everything it’s taught him.
Turnpike Troubadours - Cat In The Rain
For the greater part of the 2010s, the Turnpike Troubadours were the dominant act in the indie-country music scene. The crew from Oklahoma cemented themselves as titans in the industry and pioneers to young, independent-minded artists.
Champions of independent music, The Wilder Blue, have been carving out a unique path in music since their 2020 debut album.
Willow Avalon’s first, Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell, is a collection of songs boldly paving her own path in a growing field of women in country music.
The Coastal Plain is a glimpse into the southern landscape that Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton call home. Weaving real stories in and out of fictional characters was one of the key pillar for the structure for each song on this album.
Many of the songs act as a more accessible glimpse into his life. Nonetheless, every song is still authentic to Koe’s identity as a singer and person.
This 12-track album, while may not revolve around one central theme, contains songs that stand out more uniquely in their own right.
While mixing in callbacks to the traditional 80’s country sound that made the genre popular, King and his producer Jared Conrad keep a modern edge that keeps the listeners on their heels.