The Rise And… Subsequent Fall Of The Texas Alien
Self-Released, 2024
9/10
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An outfit spearheaded by Cory Grinder and Lazarus Nichols that began during the lockdowns, The Gringo Pistoleros have also added Bee Roberts, Alexander Buchanon and Stephen ‘Tebbs’ Kearney to their line up, and they present us with 10 honk tonk and swingin’ fueled songs.
“That’s How I Got To Memphis” opens the listen with warm guitar and gorgeous pedal steel for an eloquent version of Americana, and “One Step Further” follows with some honky tonk spirit thanks to the meticulous guitar and frisky drumming.
Halfway through, “I Still Can Remember When” benefits from spirited guitar and a hint of ruggedness that touches on classic country nods, while “High Mileage Heart” is a scrappy and poetic moment of dreamy guitar, frisky drums and playful keys.
Close to the end, the gritty singing of “The Cat Came Back” welcomes well timed brass amid the hints of jazz, and “Dire Wolf” exits with a dance floor rhythm that’s got plenty of rural charm to it.
A body of work that seems tailor made for Texas dance halls, The Gringo Pistoleros make every tune here a rootsy, dusty and country fueled good time.
Travels well with: Tristan Israel Band- Snake Hollow; Dana Cooper- The Ghost Of Tucumcari