badlandic

Willy returns for the first time in 8 years with a shift direction that is a little all over the place, but it works, for the most part.

A short little novella of an album that packs a lot of action into it's brief runtime. A little Red Headed Stranger, a little Jeremiah Johnson, pure Sturgill.

Not the earth-shattering evolution of comedy people are making it out to be, but there are some downright catchy songs here. The keyboard riff on Bezos I is absolute fire. Welcome to the Internet is lyrical gem. Other songs like FaceTime with my Mom (Tonight) get a little corny and remind you why a lot of people roll their eyes at musical comedy. Someone else mentioned Father John Misty in their review and that is good summary of the vibe here, even down to the laugh track accompaniment on ... read more

Solid, country music seeped in the traditions of the south that are worth being proud of. Not as rock and roll as his previous effort, but the stripped down sound lets Shoulder's lyrics and wail take a front seat.