Bruce Robison: The New World
Veteran Texan stands out amongst contemporariesTexas has never had a shortage of singer/songwriters. For some, last names aren’t even necessary. Willie, Jerry Jeff, Townes. But lately, some fresh names have been garnering that new classic status while keeping the spirit of the traditional Texas troubadour alive. Bruce Robison, and his latest record The New World, is a prime example, even including a few party-time bar songs like “Twistin’” and “Only,” the latter of which feels like 1970’s Commander Cody & the Lost Planet Airmen with its fast-flying wordplay. But in between the old-style honky tonk are some heart-aching melodies.... read more
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