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I swear I came into this album skeptical because I had only felt so-so about most of the singles. But oh man as the album kept going, I kept adding songs to my "Liked Songs" playlist. This is just as good, if not better, than Hotel TV. And that's saying something because I wore Hotel TV /out/. I need a little more time with Family Business to have a better idea of where it ranks in Lawrence's discography, but after initial listen it's already pretty damn high.

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I was adamant about catching this record on release because I had spent the last couple years missing out on Noah Kahan and Chappell Roan and I didn't want to get caught sleeping again. However...I'm not sure this one was worth getting all that hype about. What I will say is that the standout songs are /really/ strong. But the ones that don't are just forgettable. And maybe it's the old woman in me but there were too many tunes that imo sounded like they were crafted to be ... read more

GAH I love this album. This feels like a return to form for Ben. I'm definitely biased because I'm someone who did not care a lick for Reverie but ADORED Sing to Me Instead. It's arrived just in time for summer so that I can blast it with the windows down and sing loudly about queer love.

Favorite songs: Andrew, Shoe to Drop, Need You Like This

This is the year of women taking over y'allternative and I'm so glad Sierra Ferrell is one of those leading the charge. With such a clearly Appalachian sound, she writes deep and moving songs wrapped in what seems like simple and straight forward presentations. She has one of those voices and presences that you just know can't be replicated but that we desperately need more of.

Favorite songs: American Dreaming, Dollar Bill Bar, Lighthouse