Albums
Jesse Dayne and the Sagebrush Drifters ‘Poison Creek’ Album Review
By Roger Sharman Idaho's Jessie Dayne and the Sagebrush Drifters have just released their debut album ‘Poison Creek’. As I've heard folks say good things about them, I recently listened to the two tracks they had up on Spotify; ‘She Wears a Ring’ and ‘Good Whiskey,...
JOSHUA HEDLEY – NEON BLUE REVIEW
BY ROGER SHARMAN * NEW ALBUM OUT APRIL 22nd 2022 ON NEW WEST RECORDS * Joshua Hedley’s eagerly anticipated follow up to 2018’s exceptional debut album, ‘Mr Jukebox’, has finally arrived in the shape of new album ‘Neon Blue’ via New West Records. It's certainly been...
All Hail the New King! ‘Shot Glass’ Album Review
By Roger Sharman I’ve never been one to blow my own trumpet, preferring to let others decide on the credit that I deserve or not as the case may be. However, this time I feel that it’s only fair to give kudos to myself for bringing to the attention of the UK Country...
The Willie Nelson Family – Album Review
By Roger Sharman There are very, very few folks in this world who can be considered to be true musical royalty. Willie Nelson, George Strait, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn are the ones that immediately spring to mind that we are fortunate...
Jon Wolfe – ‘Dos Carazones’ Album Review
By Roger Sharman Wednesday 3rd September saw the release of one of the most important releases of the year in my opinion, in the shape of Oklahoma born and bred, Jon Wolfe and his ‘Dos Corazones’ album. Now, why important I imagine you are saying. Well, it’s important...
Kayla Ray – ‘Songs of Extreme Isolation, Economic Crisis and Other Funny Things’ Ep Release
By Roger Sharman Friday (3rd September) saw the return of Waco, Texas native, and one of my favourite people in the world, Kayla Ray’s latest EP release ‘Songs of Extreme Isolation, Economic Crisis and Other Funny Things’. The title of the release is something that we...
John R. Miller Depreciated Album Review
By Roger Sharman A few weeks back saw the eagerly awaited release of the third album by one of my favourite artists around at the moment, Mr John R. Miller, following on from 2018’s incredible ‘The Trouble You Follow’ long player. Originating from a small panhandle...
American Aquarium Slappers, Bangers and Certified Twangers Vol.1
Album Review by Roger Sharman. The release of 2018’s ‘Thing’s Change’ album was a really significant moment in the story of American Aquarium. It was the first release since North Carolina native, BJ Barham announced on Facebook, back in April 2017 that...
Jamie Richards ‘The Real Deal’ Album Review.
BY ROGER SHARMAN This past week has been graced with the release of Jamie Richards new long player, ‘The Real Deal’. This is the seventh studio album from the Oklahoma native, and it's made up of twelve tracks, which include the duets, ‘Deep in Your Bones’ with David...
Royce Johns “One Last Two Step” Album Review.
By Roger Sharman Recently, young Central Iowan artist Royce Jones released his sophomore album, ‘One last Two Step’. It's a mixture of original songs and covers. For One Last Two Step, Royce has been able to gather a star-studded cast of studio musicians, producers...