Peter Thompson

For the Sake of the Song: Rosanne Cash “The Sunken Lands”

December 4, 2023 Peter Thompson 4

Rosanne Cash, daughter of Johnny, has had to spend her professional life living up to her history. For the 2014 LP ‘The River & The Thread‘, she used that history and heritage to her advantage. The […]

Artwork for Glenn Yoder & The Western States album "Who You've Been"

Glenn Yoder & The Western States “Who You’ve Been”

November 16, 2023 Peter Thompson 0

A reflective, deeply personal document of a period in time, framed by the uncertainty surrounding political and environmental change. ‘Who You’ve Been’ is Yoder’s sixth album; his previous release ‘Inherited Darkness’ saw the light of day […]

Artwork for John Baumann album “Border Radio”

John Baumann “Border Radio”

November 2, 2023 Peter Thompson 0

Storytelling album filled with songs about Texan characters (and cars); lyrically inconsistent but still a good listen. Seemingly ever since the advent of motoring, there have been songs that reference cars (or automobiles). Songs that mention […]

Artwork for Ida Mae album "Thunder Above You"

Ida Mae “Thunder Above You”

October 17, 2023 Peter Thompson 0

Bold, powerful and captivating, the third album from English duo Ida Mae is a mature, satisfying offering. Play it loud. Ida Mae is husband and wife duo Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean Ward. The couple moved […]

Artwork for Restos album "Ain't Dead Yet"

Restos “Ain’t Dead Yet”

October 2, 2023 Peter Thompson 0

Solid country rock with memorable melodies and tight harmonies. Restos is a band born from the ashes of well established Texan outfit, Western Youth. All five members of Restos were members of (six-piece) Western Youth. The […]