Album Reviews – Page 8 – Country Universe

Album Review: Roy Clark, Greatest Hits

September 21, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

Roy Clark’s Greatest Hits is essential listening for country music fans who have yet to discover the impressive body of work that landed him in the Hall of Fame.

Album Review: HARDY, A ROCK

September 19, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

Newcomer HARDY is certainly different from the rest of the pack, but that’s not a good thing.

Album Review: Juliet McConkey, Disappearing Girl

September 19, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Even in a banner year for country music, make time for Juliet McConkey’s debut. It’s well worth the listen.

Album Review: Waylon Payne, Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me

September 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Waylon Payne makes a grand return with his latest work.

Album Review: Mickey Guyton, Bridges

September 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 3

On Bridges, Mickey Guyton proves why she should have been a star long ago.

Album Review Roundup: Mary Chapin Carpenter, Zephaniah OHora, and Colter Wall

September 2, 2020 Zackary Kephart 7

Mary Chapin Carpenter offers hope, Zephaniah OHora channels the sounds of yesterday, and Colter Wall doesn’t deliver a lot of punch in this roundup post.

Album Review: Ruston Kelly, Shape & Destroy

September 2, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

“Shape & Destroy,” while aiming for lower stakes, is no less compelling that previous Ruston Kelly projects.

Album Review: Karen Jonas, The Southwest Sky and Other Dreams

August 27, 2020 Zackary Kephart 1

The Southwest Sky and Other Dreams offers a sharp refinement to Karen Jonas’ scope and writing that’s among her best yet.

Album Review Roundup: Kree Harrison, Tim McGraw, and Josh Turner

August 26, 2020 Zackary Kephart 6

Kree Harrison delivers a solid sophomore release, Tim McGraw makes his return with a bloated effort, and Josh Turner releases a labor of love in this roundup post.

Album Review: Taylor Swift, folklore

August 24, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album is the purest showcase yet for her formidable songwriting talents.