Countin’ The Miles
Lightning Rod, 2024
10/10
The honky tonk luminary Jesse Daniel pens a 4th studio album, where plenty of twang, heartfelt pedal steel and even punk spirited moments populate the 11 well crafted tunes.
“Comin’ Apart At The Seams” starts the listen with Gene Elders’ fluid fiddle that suits the thumping drums and Daniel’s frisky guitar and melodic pipes, and “That’s My Kind Of Country” follows with Jason Roberts handling fiddle amid the rhythmic mood and dance floor ready appeal.
Further along, “Restless” is a more intimate moment that tugs on the heartstrings with glowing pedal steel from Caleb Melo, while “When Your Tomorrow’s In The Past” welcomes Jodi Lyford’s pretty pipes complementing the dreamy delivery.
Close to the end, “Tomorrow’s Good Ol’ Days” features Ben Haggard’s sturdy voice amid Ted Roddy’s radiant harmonica, and “Cut Me Loose” exits with a swift and dynamic rural rocker that showcases Kris Schoen’s drumming acrobatics and plenty of meticulous guitar progressions.
Daniel has lived a colorful life that includes playing in punk bands and trouble with the law. These days he calls Austin home, and each record he releases expands on the greatness of his craft even further. such as this honky tonk masterpiece.
Travels well with: Pernice Brothers- Who Will You Believe; The Bad Ends- The Power And The Glory