Artist: Truman Sinclair

Track: “Joel Roberts”

Released 2-14-2025

Truman Sinclair’s American Recordings is reminiscent of old-fashioned folk/americana. There’s a Dylan-esque flair to his storytelling, as evidenced on the strange tale of justified (even ethical?) murder told during “Joel Roberts”, set atop wailing harmonicas: “I had to kill him for my good goddaughter / I walked in, he was holdin’ her down / I got my gun and I gave him a round.” It’s a barebones production certainly, nothing set to top any charts soon; but it’s the sort of song whose unique lyrics and confident delivery force it to become lodged in your memory. Pay attention to the backstory in the lyrics, too; it’s a goodun.

★★★

(Recommended)

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