Call It Country or Southern Rock

I've probably listened to more Country/Rock artists in 2008 than in any previous year. Making an effort to keep up with the Americana charts will do that to you. The year started strong with the latest from the Drive-By Truckers. Two Summer releases from Austin's Band of Heathens and New England's Girls, Guns & Glory keep the winning streak alive. I'm not gonna say that either band offer anything original. I tend to like the BOH album a little bit better because the singing is better. GGG's 3rd album, Inverted Valentine will definitely put a smile on your face if you like a mix of Ryan Adams meets Dwight Yoakam. BOH are more for us Drive-By fans. It's self-titled debut is Country-Rock done 2000+ style.