Elkins addresses a familiar set of country tropes from criticizing the phoniness of the music establishment (“Nashville Money”) to male and female stereotypes (“Mr. Breadwinner”, “Good Time Girl”) to how hard it is to get by (“Old Trauma”, “Machine”) without ever getting too deep intellectually. He and his guitar are more interested in expressing emotions than offering lessons on how to live. In a world of know-it-alls, it’s refreshing to hear someone get down and dirty. Elkins lets his guitar do most of the talking, and that’s a good thing to hear.
01 – Sugartooth
02 – Factories, Farms & Amphetamines
03 – Hands To Myself
04 – Mr. Breadwinner
05 – Wrong Side Of The River
06 – Ball and Chain
07 – Nashville Money
08 – Old Trauma
09 – Machine
10 – Good Time Girl