Old 97's - American Primitive | Critical Consensus

In alt-country, few bands have consistently delivered goods like the Old ’97s. With their 13th studio album, "American Primitive," the Old 97's prove they're not just clinging to their roots but evolving with them. Imagine the grit of the Clash and the soul of Johnny Cash all wrapped up in one. After 30 years, these Texas mainstays have embraced a raw, instinctive approach to music-making, recording the album without pre-production for the first time in their career. But is it worth your time? Let’s dig into what the critics think.