Dustin Lynch is not known to be a particularly unique or original country music artist. As I looked over his album that I plan on reviewing this time around, Blue in the Sky, I noticed that every single one of his six studio albums is essentially just him wearing a cowboy hat, with the only Read More…

Tyler Childers is not a household name in country music. With his scraggly ginger beard and broken voice, he may not seem like a superstar. However, those familiar with his music understand the emotional appeal and heartfelt passion that emanates from his songs. A prime example of this is his live acoustic album, Live on Read More…

The name Jim Croce may not mean much to many people. For me, I knew him as the singer of that song about time being in a bottle that was used magnificently in a recent X-Men movie with Quicksilver running around as the world moved in slow motion. When I was younger, my dad would Read More…

A little more than a decade after his debut album, Thomas Rhett is now repeatedly selling out concert venues. Over the years, his lyrics have developed magnificently as he dives deeper into storytelling and emotional appeals, expanding on common themes of country music. His 2023 album, Where We Started, represents a next step up in Read More…

Morgan Wallen has been a controversial figure in the music world, but there is no denying the success of his albums, breaking records and topping the charts with numerous hit songs. Wallen is set to release a new 36-song album, One Thing at a Time, on March 3rd, 2023, which will surely continue his rise to Read More…

Since his debut album in 2007, Jermaine Cole – better known by his rapper name J. Cole – has risen to fame through his lyrical prowess and storytelling ability, which he applies to discussions of social injustice, violence, and family. This is best observed through his 2016 album 4 Your Eyez Only, which revolves around Read More…

Eric Church has been a staple of modern country rock music for years. His 2015 album, Mr. Misunderstood, is an incredibly well-rounded collection of tunes, featuring energetic instrumentation, contrasting emotions, and meaningful lyrics. The album begins with a play on words in “Mixed Drinks About Feelings”, expressing a crushing feeling of defeat as he reflects on Read More…

ALBUM RATING: 8.5/10 When people think of J. Cole’s music, they usually think of three things: creative backing tracks, powerful emotion, and amazing lyrical skill. He is one of the most talented rappers and lyricists of our generation, and his third studio album 2014 Forest Hills Drive cements that legacy. The album begins with an introduction song, Read More…

ALBUM RATING: 9/10 The Lumineers are known for their soothing folk sound and skillful acoustic arrangements, but one thing that is often overlooked is the depth of their lyrics. This ability is best shown in their 2016 album, Cleopatra. The album begins with Sleep on the Floor, an anthem of independence and daring to deviate from the Read More…

ALBUM RATING: 8.5/10 Hozier’s self-entitled album is unlike much of the popular music these days, featuring religious undertones and ominous instrumentation that leads to a tone at the intersection between gloomy and majestic. The album begins with the most well-known tune, Take Me To Church, which draws a parallel between interactions with a significant other and Read More…