Moreland & Arbuckle - Promised Land Or Bust (2016)

Promised Land Or Bust is as deep as delta blues and heavy as thundering rock, as the band continues to wring hard-hitting, modern roots music from traditional forms. Aaron Moreland's guitar stays groove-friendly while firing off sledgehammer riffs, Dustin Arbuckle's raucous singing and harp playing reinforce the relentless drive of the music, and both are barely held in place by Kendall Newby's propulsive drumming. Even when the throttle is pulled back for a loping folk-tinged ballad or a noir-ish blues worthy of Tom Waits, the band's intensity and raw emotion shine through. "Raw, dirty, primal and infectious...sizzling guitar, sturdy vocals and rude harmonica" - USA TODAY "Deeply satisfying... gritty soul and blues with garage overtones and fire-and-brimstone vocals" - LIVING BLUES