Top Americana & Folk Albums in December 2023: A Major Stir in Country Music Country
Article Highlights:
– Hold onto your cowboy hats, y’all—new Americana and folk albums have taken December 2023 by storm.
– The darling of Appalachia, Daisy Jane, has released her self-titled debut album, which critics are calling “a breath of fresh country air.”
– Not to be outdone, the Barley Brothers have swaggered onto the scene with “Wheatfield Ways”. The album’s filled with rugged charm and twangy tunes that can make a honky-tonk jukebox jealous.
– Meanwhile, the beloved Darla Dew has made an unexpected detour into the world of folk, and her album “Songs from the Bayou” is hitting the right emotional chords with fans.
– The charts have been painted silver with veteran performer Slim Porter’s silver anniversary album, “Rollin’ the Dice”. Critics say it’s his best work since “Moonshine Memories.”
My Southern Fried Take:
Sweet tea and biscuits, this ain’t just about country music; it’s a round-robin of soulful guitar strummin’ and heart tuggin’ storytelling! Daisy Jane, bless her heart, came right out the gate delivering tunes as fresh as a morning breeze over the Smoky Mountains. Then the Barley Brothers strolled in with all the cool swagger that’d make a bourbon-soaked Saturday night blush with envy.
Darla Dew, our queen of country, done went and sailed her yacht into uncharted waters – folk music. And, like a gator in the swamp, she’s taken to it naturally. For a quintessential country gal, it’s like trading your cowboy boots for moccasins, but darlin’, she’s wearing ‘em proud.
And don’t get me started on Slim Porter! That man’s been in the game longer than cornbread’s been a Southern staple, and he’s shining brighter than a Mason jar full of fireflies. His new album’s rolling in the deep of his legacy and country music alike.
So, pull up a rocker on the porch, grab yourself a glass of sweet tea, and let this down-home, soul-stirring music take ya away! Ain’t no party like a country music party, after all, sugar! Country music ain’t just a genre; it’s a way of life.
Original article: https://www.countrythangdaily.com/top-americana-folk-albums-december-2023/