Review
It's always a kick to see a band like Whiskey Myers puttin' out somethin' as rugged and raw as their fourth studio album, "Mud." Produced by the skillful Dave Cobb, this album, released September 9, 2016, absolutely radiates with the band's signature blend of traditional country mixed with a power-packed, modern punch. It's like listenin' to an age-old tale retold with fresh energy—a toe-tapper, for sure.
The diversity across this record rings true to the band’s Texas roots. With tracks like "On the River" and "Lightning Bugs and Rain," you'll find yourself lost in those sticky, starry nights, swayin’ to tunes that linger long after the music stops. And songs like "Deep Down in the South" and "Stone" pull you straight into stories spun with the type of Southern spirit that harkens back to the golden days of country storytelling. It's good honest music; solid down to the bone.
Cody Cannon's vocals, now there's a diamond, cuts through like the sweetest Tennessee whiskey; pure and breathing life into every line. The whole group's a tight-knit machine with John Jeffers, Cody Tate, Gary Brown, Jeff Hogg, and Tony Kent firing on all cylinders. Add folks like Jon Knudson and Jim Hoke into the mix, and what you've got is a rich, hearty sound that refuses to linger in the background. Critics mostly tip their hat to the band’s refined place in the contemporary scene; and even when some like *The Austin Chronicle* thought they were panning for more soul, others, with a nod from people like Jasper Bruce at *PopMatters*, stood firm in raising their glasses to Whiskey Myers as a mainstay in the modern country landscape. With "Mud," they're hitting the notes that truly resonate, covering the vast landscapes of country rock in mighty fine style. - Rex
