The Official Country Music Thread Genre • Page 121

And getting to see Warren Haynes play guitar

 

idk him

 

Did like 20 years in the Allman Brothers. Then having him and Derek Trucks at the same time should have been subject to antitrust laws

 

Not typically a big fan of cover albums, but the new American Aquarium album is perfect. Such a fun listen. It’s like every song I remember my parents listening to constantly on country radio growing up.

 

Sierra Ferrell album out August 20th!

 

Just heard Morgan Wallen on 101.7FM The Bull in Boston… that was weird.

 

read “boston,” say no more

 

Bums me out that so many people know his version of Cover Me Up

 

What’s the best country album of the year so far?

 

the answer will upset you

 

For me it's either Morgan Wade or The Marfa Tapes

 

It's Marfa Tapes by a mile for me but I don't consider myself super aware of the genre. I felt that the single "Wilder Days" outshone the rest of Morgan Wade's album by a fair bit.

 

I think you’ve heard most of my favs.

Morgan Wade - Reckless
Jack Ingram, Jon Randall, and Miranda Lambert - The Marfa Tapes
Carly Pearce - 29
Lainey Wilson - Saying What I’m Thinking
Eric Church - Heart

Not sure if these count:
Parker Millsap - Be Here Instead
Ashley Monroe - Rosegold

 

I'll give Lainey a shot tomorrow, that's the only one I haven't heard.

 

She’s had a very slow burn career, but is finally getting some mainstream success as we speak. Reminds me a bit of Miranda in how she splits the difference between extremely fun country frivolity and all those gorgeous, emotional ballads.

 

Got ya. These would be my "B" tier but my other candidates for best country of 2021 so far would be Olivia Ellen Lloyd and Charlie Marie

 

My favorite so far is the American Aquarium album probably. Hasn’t been a great year so far for country music .

 

Stumbled upon this album today, think some folks in this thread would dig it. Kind of Americana meets '80s pop-rock, a la Butch Walker's Stay Gold. Pretty immediately shooting up my list of favorite 2021 albums.

 

Thank you for sharing this. This is a hell of a discovery. I am really, really enjoying this a lot.

 

Yeah, I was pretty blown away, and surprised I hadn’t heard anything about it anywhere.

 

I have a feeling the upcoming Sean McConnell album will end up high on this year’s list.

 

Finally! A new James McMurtry album out August 20 on New West!

 

yes!!!!

 

Oh man that cover art is lovely. Make a thread!

 

oh hell yes, I've been wondering when he was gonna put out another record.