{"id":26337,"date":"2024-03-29T13:52:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T12:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/?p=26337"},"modified":"2024-03-29T13:53:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T12:53:58","slug":"new-album-a-country-western-life-on-the-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addtowantlist.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/29\/new-album-a-country-western-life-on-the-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"New album: A Country Western || Life On The Lawn"},"content":{"rendered":"

For a split second I thought Country Westerns<\/a> (Nashville) had a new record out, but the Life On The Lawn<\/em> LP\/CD\/Tape is by A Country Western, a completely different outfit that formed in 2017 in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Life On The Lawn<\/em> is my first taste of the band, and I’m intrigued. Thematically, this is very much a 2024 record, touching upon concerns about the environment and our digital age. Musically though, A Country Western takes a more old fashioned approach: Life On The Lawn<\/em> is best experienced front-to-back as one cohesive piece of art- a bold choice in our current playlist era, and one I fully endorse. But even when your attention span (or time) is limited, you’ll be happy to find A Country Western smart enough to infuse the record with its fair share of singles. For example, songs like like The Dreamer, How Far (ft. Winter), Magnetic<\/em>, and For A Voter <\/em>make an immediate impression, showcasing A Country Western’s rockin’ and anthemic side.<\/p>\n

I am leaning towards slacker indie rock when describing A Country Western, though I am unsure whether it is a fair one given their diverse sound. The band can do loud guitars proud and well, but they can also seamlessly transition to introspection and write a mean pop melody as well.<\/p>\n

Life On The Lawn<\/em> is a record worth diving into. It is out today at Crafted Sounds.<\/p>\n