Self-producing for the first time, Zach Bryan has released his fourth album made up of 'poems and songs' he finds to be special in one way or another; not meant for the masses.
Bryan has bucked the system in many ways, confusing and confounding the industry with his success. His stadium tours are filled with frenetic and feverish fans, not unlike Swifties or Beatlemania, without the classic mainstream following. He has flipped the script on who opens for him on tours, pairing up with the likes of Trampled by Turtles, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit among other big hitters.
The songs on his self-titled release capture a loose and informal quality that makes you feel like you were a witness to the magic in the studio. Some say he needs an editor. Some say the songs aren't fully formed. I think his fans and future fans will disagree.
Take a listen to our album of the week on KAXE.
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