Little Big Town 'Mr. Sun' Album Review

Little Big Town has become one of country music's most recognizable acts. They look to add to their impressive catalog with the release of their new album Mr. Sun.

The band released a few of the tracks prior to the album coming out. "All Summer" is a groovy anthem that feels just right for the season. The spirited "Hell Yeah" showcases the group's harmonies as well as their easy-going nature and"Rich Man" brought Jimi Westbrook's writing on full display: the track further fueling the depth in which the group relies to connect with their audience.

Throughout the record, there is a timeless quality that the group is able to gift. "Gold" is full of 70s elements such as rock, folk, and pop-country that many singers at the time made famous. Once people hear the upbeat track, it'll be hard to listen just once. "Heaven Had Dance Floor" sees Kimberly Schlapman take the lead vocals. The lyrics feel like an ode to the days of disco. "Holding on and wishing underneath the lights / You and me together swaying back and forth / We could stay forever if heaven had a dance floor."

While Mr. Sun sounds like it could incite cheerful messages, there is a fair share of heartbreak ballads to go around. "One More Song" contains lyrics about wishing to stall the moving-out process after a breakup. "I was crazy, I was stupid, either way, we're gonna do this / Baby just one more song, what do you say? / We'll just dance around the hurt and the pain." "Something Strong" deals with all of the overwhelming emotions that come with a complicated love. Even when what someone desires is bad for them, a strong feeling can sometimes distract from feeling nothing at all.

There are several entries that can easily feel comforting to the soul from the very first listen. "Whiskey Colored Eyes" is one of them. The tempo feels like it could pair with a long drive, or the song people listen to with friends. While the song is about being entranced by someone's bad behavior, the tune is produced in a way that sounds effortless.

Mr. Sun, as the group had shared with The Nash News during their stay at Country Jam USA, is the album to counter-balance their previous record Nightfall. Even with so many projects to their credit, this new release sees the group taking risks all while staying true to their artistry.

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