Whiskey Myers – Firewater [2 LP, Black Vinyl, Gatefold]

Description

The Texas five-piece Whiskey Myers found their collective voice on Firewater, their sophomore album that solidified their reputation for authentic Southern rock. Released in 2011, the album saw the band working with producer Leroy Powell at the famed Panhandle House in Denton, Texas, taking more time in the studio to develop their own spin on country-rock fusion. This double LP black vinyl pressing includes a gatefold jacket with Side D featuring an etched design, spreading the 12-track album across three sides of music and one artistic etching.

Standout tracks include “Ballad of a Southern Man,” “Broken Window Serenade,” and “Virginia,” showcasing the band’s ability to blend gritty guitar work with heartfelt storytelling. “Bar, Guitar, and a Honky Tonk Crowd,” written by Brent Cobb, was selected as the lead single for its rock edge, while tracks like “Guitar Picker” and “Anna Marie” demonstrate the group’s versatility across country, blues, and hard-charging Southern rock. The twin guitar attack of Cody Tate and John Jeffers, anchored by Cody Cannon’s raspy lead vocals, creates a sound rooted in the heyday of Southern rock while maintaining modern intensity.

The black vinyl pressing delivers the band’s raw energy and dynamic range, capturing the gritty textures of dual guitars and the punch of their rhythm section. The gatefold jacket provides visual space for the album artwork, while the etched Side D adds a collectible element to this pressing. The format allows the album to breathe across the double LP configuration, maintaining clarity during both the quieter acoustic moments and the full-throttle electric passages.

• Format: Black Vinyl 2LP
• Standout tracks: “Ballad of a Southern Man,” “Broken Window Serenade,” “Virginia”
• Pressing details: Double LP, gatefold jacket, Side D etched
• Genre/style: Southern Rock, Country Rock, Red Dirt, Americana
• UPC: 840381601317

This pressing captures Whiskey Myers at a defining moment, establishing the authentic sound that would propel them from East Texas honky-tonks to national recognition.

* 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