When neo-traditional country singer Alex Williams sings, you can’t help but listen to what he has to say. His heartfelt stories, authentic sound and deep voice hit the mark effortlessly. On his new full-length album Waging Peace you’ll hear twelve personal songs that touch both his good and evil side, but also hover somewhere between then and now. Telling is Old Before My Time, my favorite track here: “One hand on the wheel // One foot in the grave // One half of me is in my prime // The other can’t be saved.” This is powerful country music, diverse, compelling and well-crafted, also warm and soulful.
Waging Peace, produced by Ben Fowler, is out now digitally, on CD and vinyl LP through Lightning Rod Records.
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