Times Like These
Outside Circle, 2022
8/10
The real life cattle rancher Randy Huston tells the tale of the American cowboy and the love and respect for family and land on this modern country western listen that’s full of sincere, well thought out song craft.
“Where The Storms Go To Die” starts the listen with agile drumming, moody guitar and Huston’s eloquent wordplay about drought that makes quite an impression, and “The Hands That Held The Child” flows with mature piano accompanying Huston’s expressive and soothing singing.
Further on, “Can’t Pick Your Family” displays Huston’s comedic side amid some western swing fun, while the poetic and sweeping “Way Of The Cowboy” contains much warm atmosphere to complement Huston’s vivid storytelling,
Deeper yet, the upbeat and playful “Cowboy Card” will certainly get you searching for your dancing shoes as Huston’s deep pipes show much range alongside soulful backing vocals, and an even more intimate version of “Way Of The Cowboy” exits the listen with Huston’s rugged beauty at the surface.
The cozy baritone and strong attention to detail make every track here an ideal listen for the cowboy enthusiast, or anyone with an ear for country western sounds, really, as Huston’s genuine demeanor sure is appreciated.
Travels well with: Riddy Arman- Riddy Arman; Moot Davis- Seven Cities Of Gold