Singer-songwriter, Dan Johnson's latest album is a superb example of homage and reverence for legendary artistic influences, brought together with the glue of distinct individualism and uniqueness.

Texas Country fans are falling in love with the resulting marriage of a straightforward approach to well crafted lyrics and a musical presence that fills out the shape of the sound in all the right places.

Johnson, whose prior work leaned more toward an acoustic, solo, Americana style, wanted to create a markedly hotter and harder driving electric sound with this, his first release with a full band. "My dad was a guitarist and loved Southern Rock, so I grew up with a lot of Allman Brothers and Skynyrd. I fell in love with the strength of instantly recognizable guitar licks from guys like Dickey Betts."

Johnson's lyrical influences shine throughout the album as well. The style is poignant and often emotionally moving, with sparing but meaningful use of metaphor and poetic color. "Every time I listen to a Kristo