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I mean, both are amazing albums so it’s hard to criticize that.
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This is most likely my 3rd favorite after Southeastern and Magnolia Electric Co.
One or both of the latter two is/are probably (a) 5(s)
EDIT: fuqit bumpin' 'em both, held off for a long time because I thought I already had a pretty high ratio of 5s but 61 out of 791 ratings (plus many albums I've heard but not rated) is still well under 10%
EDIT 2: can't believe I forgot about Amsterdam Stranded, though I guess that album's country-ness is debatable
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Southeastern is amazing, probably my 3rd favorite and only behind this and Starmaker because it feels, just maybe, slightly less distinctive. But yeah Isbell rules.
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Yeah, for me it’s either Southeastern or Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, probably the latter most days, especially in terms of being a full-on country album.
Those aside, Sowing you really need to get on Muchacho by Phosphorescent (which I know I’ve told you to do multiple times before :-P), which is my absolute favorite psychedelic-dream-chamber-country album and I think would appeal to you a lot based on your other faves.
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I'm not much of a country fan myself. I grew up listening to it in the 90s because that's what my mom listened to a lot, so I don't hate it like some people do. It's just usually not my own personal scene.
I have, however, always liked Sturgill. I only knew a few songs, mostly the bigger tracks from the first two albums. Out of curiosity I listened to this album today for the first time and Welcome to Earth had me in tears. I'm a father myself and the song really impacted me. The rest of the album is good, too. That first track just really got me and it's the main reason I decided to write this comment.
There are bits and pieces of the advice Sturgill gives in Keep it Between the Lines that I don't think are great life lessons. For example, the "gut" definitely sometimes does lie, and I consider that an important life lesson. But it's just a song, and a decent one all things considered.
The Nirvana cover was unexpected, it even took me more than a moment to recognize the song coming through my speakers. I think the execution is pretty good overall, but it definitely caught me off guard.
Brace For Impact was the next song that really struck me after the first track. I enjoyed the lyrics and really enjoyed the extended instrumental ending.
All Around You is another notable song. I know Sturgill has always written a lot of songs that reference a god, which would typically be a turn off for me. But something about the way Sturgill does it comes across as endearing rather than patronizing or preaching. The overall message here is touching and the melody is very unique for a country artist to my ears. This might be my favorite song on the album from an instrumental standpoint.
Call to Arms is an interesting choice to end this album. Where the rest of the album seems very small scale and personal in nature, it ends on a much larger political note. I like the message here, and it definitely echoes my own sentiments.
Overall, I think I actually like this album more than what I've heard from the others. This album is truly pleasant surprise this morning as I lay here overcoming a broken leg. I'll revisit later in the week and see if there's staying power here.
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hi im stugel simbopsn thank you
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“ Welcome to Earth had me in tears. I'm a father myself and the song really impacted me.”
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Every time, i get that same pull on the heartstrings. It’s great, though it also makes me want that same feeling from the rest of the album, but the album’s great regardless, so it’s all good
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Gorgeous album tho
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https://open.spotify.com/track/6GnlvOq6QYutMQhsbcIirJ?si=xIQkvXsHRAyqZLvGWxJgrg
this guy gives big sturgill vibes
great stuff
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Not on the same level as Metamodern or High Top but still decent
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