Queen Of The Brawl
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
The Omaha outfit Clarence Tilton collaborate with Marty Stuart and Presley Tucker for these 11 new songs that continue their authentic Americana vision.
“Fred’s Colt” opens with Stuart’s warm guitar and vocals alongside Jarron Wayne Storm’s frisky drums in the lively country rocker, and “Ray’s Stockyard Stomp” follows with a swift pace of driving guitars and Craig Meier’s bouncy bass that will get you on the dance floor.
Further along, Tucker’s pretty pipes enter the playful duet that uses Paul Novak’s meticulous keys, while “Sorrow And Sail” is an emotive and moody album highlight that blends in Corey Weber’s hazy pedal steel.
Landing near the end, “St. Joseph’s” offers a thumping, rural rocker that’s got plenty of grit, and “Our Love Rings True” exits with intimacy and soulfulness.
This is Clarence Tilton’s 3rd album, and the alt-country blasts, soothing harmonies and nods to legends like Son Volt and The Flying Burrito Brothers won’t be hard to appreciate.
Travels well with: Stephen Jacques- Pioneers And Fragrant Flowers; The Scarlet Goodbye- Speedway