Bill Weaver - Number Three (2020)

Number Three is a conceptual acoustic album by Bill Weaver, recorded in the minimalist format of "one man, a guitar, and his roots."

Unlike the driving and electric "Burnin' the Old School Down," on this album, the Ohio trucker and bard strips away the heavy rhythm section and electric guitars, leaving the listener alone with his acoustic guitar, harmonica, and incredibly deep, sincere vocals.

The core of the release is acoustic fingerstyle and crisp rhythm guitar. The absence of unnecessary studio effects emphasizes the raw, garage-road aesthetic.

The lyrics continue to revolve around endless highway miles, homesickness, dedication to one's craft, harsh physical labor, and simple human values.

The album sounds like Bill is performing these songs at a truck stop around a campfire or in the cab of his truck late at night, which gives the material a special intimacy and trust.