The Lowtimers - Cracks (2025)
BAND/ARTIST: The Lowtimers
- Title: Cracks
- Year Of Release: 2025
- Label: Way She Goes Record Co.
- Genre: Folk, Americana
- Quality: mp3 320 kbps / flac lossless (tracks)
- Total Time: 00:32:48
- Total Size: 77 / 192 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
01. Flesh and Bone
02. Thunderstorms
03. Sleazy
04. Cracks
05. New Friends
06. Tired Mind
07. Charlotte Explicit
08. Lonely Company
09. Here and Gone
10. Pastures
Emerging from the West Coast’s music scene and having spent a number of years on the road honing their sound, The Lowtimers introduce themselves with “Cracks” – a debut album that delves into themes of vulnerability, resilience and the human experience. The band has created a relaxed musical atmosphere which sounds both familiar and new. The production is refreshingly unpolished, allowing the songs’ emotional weight to carry through.
The album opens with ‘Flesh and Bone’ which feels very much like an anthem to the human condition and sets the tone for the record’s introspective journey. Mark Tegio, the band’s singer and main lyricist, opens with, “I was made of rubber/Now I’m sure that I am made of bone”, which encapsulates the song’s exploration of human fragility and the inevitable confrontation with one’s limitations. This philosophy is continued later, “These years ain’t been kind/These years ain’t been bad/Well they don’t care/Cause I just am.” Musically, the arrangement is quite minimalist and built around a lovely guitar line, accompanied by simple drums and bass, which allows for Tegio’s subtle twang to shine.
Throughout “Cracks”, The Lowtimers navigate a spectrum of emotions and narratives. ‘Thunderstorms’ is a thoughtful meditation on “Thunderstorms of pain” and makes good use of the pedal steel. ‘Tired Mind’ uses a beautiful metaphor, comparing life’s pressures to how willow trees bend and become weeping willows, and is supported by some lovely, harmonised singing. There is humour too. ‘Sleazy’, for example, is a reflection on life spent constantly on the move. The sound is reminiscent of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and ‘Freebird’ is, in fact, referenced in the song, but the lyrics take a wry look at touring. Sometimes it is tough, “Sleeping in a sleeping bag on top of dirty covers/ God knows what’s crawling under those bed sheets”, but the conclusion is clear, “Yeah them long neon nights and long lonely drives/ It ain’t easy… but it sure is free.”
One of the standout tracks from the album is the eponymous song ‘Cracks‘. Musically there is a lovely, emotive harmonica in the background of the song, which helps create a mournful feel. Lyrically, the song is another reflection on the musical life and can be seen as a paean to the travelling bus, “She smells like cigarettes/ And she smokes more than me/ But the windows still roll down and the wind still smells so sweet/ Yeah that’s good enough for me.”
The album concludes, perhaps appropriately, with ‘Pastures’ – a song that takes a nostalgic look back at what has been lost. Tegio’s voice is at its most plaintive here and is supported by a simple acoustic guitar part. It is also a song in which forgiveness is being sought and ends with the lines, “Because I pray to have back/ What we once had/In the pastures of plenty I loved” – a plea and a hope – and a lovely way to end the album.
“Cracks” is a testament to The Lowtimers’ ability to weave personal narratives into a broader human context. Their fusion of a range of Americana sounds feels organic and cohesive. For those seeking music that acknowledges life’s hardships while still finding joy, ‘Cracks’ offers a deeply authentic and rewarding listen.
01. Flesh and Bone
02. Thunderstorms
03. Sleazy
04. Cracks
05. New Friends
06. Tired Mind
07. Charlotte Explicit
08. Lonely Company
09. Here and Gone
10. Pastures
Emerging from the West Coast’s music scene and having spent a number of years on the road honing their sound, The Lowtimers introduce themselves with “Cracks” – a debut album that delves into themes of vulnerability, resilience and the human experience. The band has created a relaxed musical atmosphere which sounds both familiar and new. The production is refreshingly unpolished, allowing the songs’ emotional weight to carry through.
The album opens with ‘Flesh and Bone’ which feels very much like an anthem to the human condition and sets the tone for the record’s introspective journey. Mark Tegio, the band’s singer and main lyricist, opens with, “I was made of rubber/Now I’m sure that I am made of bone”, which encapsulates the song’s exploration of human fragility and the inevitable confrontation with one’s limitations. This philosophy is continued later, “These years ain’t been kind/These years ain’t been bad/Well they don’t care/Cause I just am.” Musically, the arrangement is quite minimalist and built around a lovely guitar line, accompanied by simple drums and bass, which allows for Tegio’s subtle twang to shine.
Throughout “Cracks”, The Lowtimers navigate a spectrum of emotions and narratives. ‘Thunderstorms’ is a thoughtful meditation on “Thunderstorms of pain” and makes good use of the pedal steel. ‘Tired Mind’ uses a beautiful metaphor, comparing life’s pressures to how willow trees bend and become weeping willows, and is supported by some lovely, harmonised singing. There is humour too. ‘Sleazy’, for example, is a reflection on life spent constantly on the move. The sound is reminiscent of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and ‘Freebird’ is, in fact, referenced in the song, but the lyrics take a wry look at touring. Sometimes it is tough, “Sleeping in a sleeping bag on top of dirty covers/ God knows what’s crawling under those bed sheets”, but the conclusion is clear, “Yeah them long neon nights and long lonely drives/ It ain’t easy… but it sure is free.”
One of the standout tracks from the album is the eponymous song ‘Cracks‘. Musically there is a lovely, emotive harmonica in the background of the song, which helps create a mournful feel. Lyrically, the song is another reflection on the musical life and can be seen as a paean to the travelling bus, “She smells like cigarettes/ And she smokes more than me/ But the windows still roll down and the wind still smells so sweet/ Yeah that’s good enough for me.”
The album concludes, perhaps appropriately, with ‘Pastures’ – a song that takes a nostalgic look back at what has been lost. Tegio’s voice is at its most plaintive here and is supported by a simple acoustic guitar part. It is also a song in which forgiveness is being sought and ends with the lines, “Because I pray to have back/ What we once had/In the pastures of plenty I loved” – a plea and a hope – and a lovely way to end the album.
“Cracks” is a testament to The Lowtimers’ ability to weave personal narratives into a broader human context. Their fusion of a range of Americana sounds feels organic and cohesive. For those seeking music that acknowledges life’s hardships while still finding joy, ‘Cracks’ offers a deeply authentic and rewarding listen.
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