Album Reviews – Page 9 – Country Universe

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.

Album Review Roundup: Arlo McKinley, Eric Paslay, and Gretchen Peters

August 20, 2020 Zackary Kephart 1

Arlo McKinley lives up to expectations, Eric Paslay suffers from a sophomore slump, and Gretchen Peters honors Mickey Newbury.

Album Review Roundup: Caylee Hammack, Orville Peck, and Mo Pitney

August 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 6

Caylee Hammack releases a solid debut, Orville Peck inches closer to greatness and Mo Pitney suffers from a sophomore slump.

Album Review: The Chicks, Gaslighter

August 13, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 11

With Gaslighter, the Chicks take complete artistic control and fully reclaim their own narrative. In doing so, they produce their most essential album to date.

Album Review: Luke Bryan, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here

August 10, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Luke Bryan’s latest is a small step in the right direction, though it could all be for naught.

Album Review: Daniel Donato, A Young Man’s Country

August 10, 2020 Zackary Kephart 1

is a solid first step in crafting Daniel Donato’s cosmic-country sound.