RAUL MALO

After Hours

2007-08-10

After Hours is Raul Malo's third album as a solo artist, and it resembles a collection of archaic stories that have been taken out of context. His take on 10 country classics is anything but familiar, and the crooner, whose smooth vocal stylings are unparalleled, creates a smoky lounge vibe by tweaking the tunes of America's western heroes. Hank Williams' "Cold, Cold Heart" is set to swing, and is as playful as it is polished. Another gem is Kris Kristofferson's lovelorn lament, "For the Good Times," the song that best showcases Malo's emotive vocal stamina. In truth, the only tune that still has remnants of traditional twang is Roger Miller's "Husbands and Wives," although Malo's version is a bit more sultry than the original. Yes, Raul Malo is a contemporary cowboy who has yet to lose his sense of adventure. Sara Cosgrove

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 02/2012

    FIELD MUSIC
    Plumb

  • reviewed 03/2010

    LONELADY
    Nerve Up

  • reviewed 03/2014

    MATT PLESSNER
    A Forever Recovery

  • reviewed 10/2013

    THE DISMEMBERMENT PLAN
    Uncanney Valley

  • reviewed 03/2007

    Andrew Bird
    Armchair Apocrypha

  • reviewed 11/2016

    Air Traffic Controller
    Black Box

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.