Album Review: Lucas Hudgins – The World Left Is Mine

“While authentic country is oftentimes another moniker for bad music that can’t cut it without bashing contemporary country, Hudgins’ music stands on its own.”

I often think this but if his stands on its own then this guy is worth checkin’ out just like Dale Watson is.

This guy has just got to be from Texas, right?

Lucas has a voice that quivers in a way that reminds me a bit of Coffey from Nashville Star. Some folks may find its “character” appealing, but I just find it kind of annoying. If this cut is one of the better songs on the album, then I’d say Mr. Hudgins isn’t likely to sell a whole lot of these. Lucas has a “niche artist” style that may have strong appeal to a select group of listeners (say in Texas) but there is no way this guy would appeal to the masses.

I think Jon Byrd kicks this guy’s ass…….

At this pace I’m gonna get Rickerized every day this week. I guess I need to start prefacing my posts about Texas guys with a “No Boobs Here” warning.

A few things in response to Rick’s comment. The comparison to Coffey show’s about as much insight as the “sameness” comment about Aaron Watson–not much. And if you’d listen to the whole song, you’d realize that there were two more loaded in the player (poor usability on my part, but still, isn’t it possible to listen to an entire song before offering up such blistering criticism). Hudgins plays to the same audiences around Austin that frequent Dale Watson and Amber Digby, whom I believe he might share a band member with.

Oh, and our goal isn’t to focus on artists that “appeal to the masses.”

Thanks for checking the article out and giving the music a listen, though.

good stuff here man, kudos to you for highlighting him Brady. Hopefully it helps him out.

some random things I liked about these tunes and thoughts on it.

the album cover, for one.

The steel solo in “Your heart slipped my mind was rad” actually, I really like the arrangement overall. And of course it’s such a great country hook. I don’t get why people think this kind of music is outdated, do lovers no longer selfishly cheat on one another?

“bring a round for these three chairs and me” – that’s pretty good man.

you just don’t get good shuffles in mainstream country music, which is a huge shame, and this is a good shuffle.

“to the man who makes her cry” is kind of confused.

all and all though, you, Lucas Hudgins, are doing country music proud!

And unfortunately they do not appear to accept papal.

…feels like strolling over a hyundai-dealer’s car lot and finding yourself standing in front of a 69 chevy camaro – classic body, no frills and familiar small-block sound. i’m lovin’ it.