Further From The Country
Six Shooter, 2025
9/10
Listen to Further From The Country
This 5th release from the Manitoba artist William Prince brings his baritone pipes to country and folk songs that touch on his time living on the reservation in his home country.
The driving beat of the stylish title track opens with Prince’s smooth pipes that pairs rural and club sounds, and “For The First Time” follows with warm piano and poetic storytelling that builds into an emotive landscape that’s touching.
“Damn” lands in the middle and pays close attention to mood via a dreamy climate that’s mesmerizing, while “Flowers On The Dash” is a bit more rugged and welcomes cozy pedal steel and some classic country nods that are infectious.
“The Charmer” and “More Of The Same” exit the listen. The former is eloquent and soft, as Prince’s touching voice is met with intimate song writing, and the latter finishes with a melodic and uplifting album highlight that’s heartfelt.
It’s no surprise that Prince has picked up 2 Juno awards, including the John Prine Songwriter Fellowship, an Americana Awards Nomination and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. He song craft is soulful, relatable and timeless from beginning to end.
Travels well with: Lennie Gallant- Further From The Storms; Rags Rosenberg- Song Of The Bricoleur