Heat Of July
ATO, 2025
10/10
The Austin duo Briscoe put together an impressive cast for these 12 authentic tunes that were penned while Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman were touring all over North America.
The warm strumming of “Saving Grace” opens with a gripping and rich rootsy flavor that uses banjo strategically, and “Arizona Shining” follows with bright keys and cozy melodies surrounding the swift Americana.
Close to the middle, “Escudilla” is a soft moment of gentle intimacy via the crisp drumming and poetic storytelling, while “Blues Eyes And Red Wine” blends the spirited harmonica into a soaring and melodic album highlight that you’ll be singing along to immediately.
Further on, “Flashlights In The Canyon” resides in darker territory that’s strong on atmosphere, and “Is This Where” exits with a bare and sincere bout of heartfelt songwriting.
Lupton and Heintzelman both play many instruments and sing here, as they flesh out a folk-rock album that’s glossy and memorable from beginning to end.
Travels well with: Jenny Owen Youngs- Avalanche; Peter One- Come Back To Me