It's a collection of moments, just like From a Room, Vol. 1, but that's the charm of From a Room, Vol. 2. Stapleton isn't crafting a major statement; he's knocking out a bunch of songs that work on their own terms -- and when the two records are combined, it's clear he's the lifer he intends to be.
Vol. 2 leavens its heavier moments with songs that celebrate the simple joys of love and marriage and family, without lapsing into sentimentality.
If anything, the album flows together even better than Volume 1, where the disparity between light-heartedness and heavier themes was an occasional distraction. But really, it's best to consider the two albums as part of the same story—an idiosyncratic travelogue through country traditions, with a guide who's unfailing in keeping things compelling.
'Volume 2' is a shade weaker than its predecessor but still a more than worthwhile outing, again the finger picked delicate tune is the highlight; 'A Simple Song' can sometimes be the best sort after all.
Even the most generic and blues'y tracks included here like 'Train to Memphis' are decent enough, if unremarkable.
Incrível disco nessa parte 2 traz um Country mais western, e com muita força o que se diferencia da maioria é um simples encanto que tem um grande significado.
Songs Added to My Spotify Library: Millionaire, Hard Livin', Nobody's Lonely Tonight, Tryin' To Untangle My Mind, A Simple Song, Midnight Train To Memphis, Friendship
On par with Traveller, more hits than misses, Millionaire is incredible and I have a new found love for Friendship.
Songs Added to My Spotify Library: Millionaire, Hard Livin', Nobody's Lonely Tonight, Tryin' To Untangle My Mind, A Simple Song, Midnight Train To Memphis, Friendship
On par with Traveller, more hits than misses, Millionaire is incredible and I have a new found love for Friendship.
Favorite Song: Midnight Train to Memphis
Honorable Mentions: Millionaire; Hard Livin'
Least Favorite Song: Drunkard's Prayer
1 | Millionaire 3:30 | 90 |
2 | Hard Livin' 2:59 | 85 |
3 | Scarecrow In the Garden 3:20 | 80 |
4 | Nobody's Lonely Tonight 3:26 | 73 |
5 | Tryin' to Untangle My Mind 3:14 | 81 |
6 | A Simple Song 3:36 | 85 |
7 | Midnight Train to Memphis 3:42 | 89 |
8 | Drunkard's Prayer 4:07 | 72 |
9 | Friendship 4:25 | 76 |
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