My Taste in Music

Songs of the day, albums of the month, and why I like them

country

  • January jams!

    A collection of songs I was jamming to in the month of January! In no particular order *Excluding the Dead since I posted a bunch of their tracks in my Bobby Wier tribute 24 Hours at a Time (Live) – The Marshall Tucker Band The Marshall Tucker Band has been in heavy rotation for me… Read more

  • January 22nd, 2026 I really hate that it has taken me so long to say this on here but REST IN PEACE BOBBY WEIR. Thank you for the music. I wish I posted on here more often, and I hope to eventually get back to a regular schedule. In the meantime, I think it would… Read more

  • Conversation with the Devil – Ray Wylie Hubbard A good friend of mine described Ray Wylie Hubbard‘s famous track “Snake Farm” as “dirty old man music.” I have to say, he’s pretty spot on. I happen to really enjoy some of the more grimy tunes in RWH’s catalog when I’m in the right mood. Today,… Read more

  • Bob Fudge – Colter Wall I’m finally done with the term, and I’m finally back to being able to jam out all day long at work. It’s a nice feeling for sure. It is an unfortunately temporary arrangement, but I am trying not to take it for granted. Colter Wall is one of the coolest… Read more

  • Ever South – Drive-By Truckers It’s hard for me to believe that it has been so long since I’ve written on this blog. For those who don’t know, I started a Master’s program in early August, which has taken most of my free time that I would use to write. I really hate that. The… Read more

  • Silver Dagger – Charley Crockett One of the best entertainers out today, Charley Crockett should be one of the faces of country music, but instead the powers that be continue to pander to a pop radio audience and perpetually shove acts like Morgan Wallen down our throats. Morgan has a cool voice, but his songs… Read more

  • Self Destructive Zones – Drive By Truckers The Drive By Truckers first post-Isbell record, Brighter Than Creation’s Dark is one of their best. There are plenty of songs to highlight and it was hard to choose just one for today’s post, but before I got into this album in it’s entirety, “Self Destructive Zones” was… Read more

  • I mentioned yesterday how the “Pizza Tapes” are what really got me into the Dead. Up until then, I had no idea about the amount of influence that country music had on Jerry Garcia. Backstory of the music – in 1993, David Grisman was at his home studio jamming and hanging out with Tony Rice,… Read more

  • I’m On Fire – Whitey Morgan and the 78s I’m a big fan of covers that give us a different spin or take on songs, or just something to make it unique compared to the original. Whitey Morgan‘s “I’m on Fire” might be my favorite. Whitey is a true outlaw country singer, and I had… Read more

  • Pink Skies – Zach Bryan Whenever I’m going through a tough time, there are certain artists that I tend to gravitate back to. Zach Bryan is one of those, as he has plenty of songs for whatever mood I’m in. One of the things I love about his music is how close to home his… Read more