Traveller

Chris Stapleton
“Traveller”
Label: Mercury Records
Joseph
Reviewed 5/11/15

Stapleton has one of country music’s most authentic and soulful voices.
The ex-Steeldrivers lead vocalist kills it on this debut solo release – fantastic
songwriting and music.

1 – (3:41) Traveller Mid-tempo, kinda mainstream country sound, decent.
2 – (4:04) Fire Away* Slow, moody love song, nice.
3 – (4:53) Tennessee Whiskey* Slow song of redemption from alcohol, fine.
4 – (4:13) Parachute* Forceful country rocker, mid, so fine.
5 – (3:55) Whiskey And You* Soft song of longing, sad, just lovely.
6 – (4:02) Nobody To Blame* Smoldering breakup song, terrific mid-tempo march.
7 – (4:35) More Of You Nice ¾ time love song, duet with Morgane Stapleton.
8 – (4:15) When The Stars Come Out Another duet w/Morgane, decent, mid-tempo.
9 – (4:10) Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore* Poignant, slow, beautiful.
10 – (4:33) Might As Well Get Stoned* Slow burning rocker, title says it all.
11 – (4:48) Was It 26* Reflective look at past life, slow & excellent.
12 – (6:05) The Devil Named Music* Another slow deliberate song, fine.
13 – (5:35) Outlaw State Of Mind* Brooding mid-tempo country rocker, nice.
14 – (4:00) Sometimes I Cry Slow, bluesy shouter, live recording, decent.