Whiskey Myers - Firewater [Indie Exclusive, White Vinyl LP]

Released in 2011, Firewater represents a pivotal moment for Texas quintet Whiskey Myers, their sophomore album that transformed them from regional favorites into Southern rock torchbearers. Working with producer Leroy Powell at Denton's famed Panhandle House, the band took their time crafting a more developed country-rock sound that showcased their growing confidence as songwriters and performers. This limited Indie Exclusive edition on White Lightnin colored vinyl features a double LP gatefold configuration with an etched Side D, offering both a visual and sonic collectible for fans of authentic Texas rock.

The album's strength lies in its dynamic range and honest storytelling. "Bar, Guitar, and a Honky Tonk Crowd," written by Brent Cobb, was selected as the lead single for its rock edge, setting the tone for an album that seamlessly blends honky-tonk grit with Southern rock muscle. Key tracks "Ballad of a Southern Man," "Broken Window Serenade," and "Virginia" highlight the band's ability to balance raw emotion with technical prowess, while deeper cuts like "Guitar Picker" and "Anna Marie" reveal their versatility across blues, country, and hard rock territory. Cody Cannon's raspy vocals, paired with the dual guitar interplay of Cody Tate and John Jeffers, create a sound that honors Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers while carving out distinctly modern territory.

The White Lightnin pressing maintains excellent fidelity across the album's 12 tracks, with three sides of music complemented by the decorative etched fourth side. The colored vinyl captures both the delicate acoustic passages and the full-bore electric moments with equal clarity, while the gatefold jacket provides ample space for the album's visual presentation. This Indie Exclusive limited edition offers a distinctive collectible format for one of the defining albums in modern Southern rock.

• Format: White Lightnin Colored Vinyl 2LP
• Standout tracks: "Ballad of a Southern Man," "Broken Window Serenade," "Virginia"
• Pressing details: Indie Exclusive limited edition, double LP, gatefold jacket, Side D etched
• Genre/style: Southern Rock, Country Rock, Red Dirt, Americana
• UPC: 0840381601324

Firewater established Whiskey Myers as a band capable of honoring Southern rock tradition while pushing the genre forward with contemporary energy and songwriting depth.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Bar, Guitar, And A Honky Tonk Crowd
2. Guitar Picker
3. Ballad Of A Southern Man
4. Calm Before The Storm

Side B:

1. Broken Window Serenade
2. Different Mold
3. Turn It Up
4. Virginia

Side C:

1. Anna Marie
2. How Far
3. Strange Dreams
4. Song For You