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July 14th, 2008 Posted in videos | No Comments »11 Months (Live in Studio)
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Reviews for Roses Are Black
July 14th, 2008 Posted in News Updates, Uncategorized | Comments Off“Thanks to Roses are Black, look for Austin Collins to be the next Texas artist that can’t be held by the boundaries of his home state.” (02/25/08)
“The man with one of the most distinctive and unique voices in all of Americana music has truly taken his art to the next level with his new release Roses are Black. Austin Collins has proven on this sophomore record that he is one of the most talented songwriters and performers in Texas and Americana music. The record is, in a word … fantastic.”
“…Austin Collins is still doing it the right way, making roots-rook sound the way it is supposed to.” (02/27/08)
“It’s a great chill out, drinkin’ on the back/front porch in the middle of a summer day kinda record.” (04/29/08)
“…gritty, thoughtful, instrumentally driven album, chock full of thought-provoking lyrics and pleasing melodies.” (02/29/08)
“Produced by Will Johnson, the album is not nearly as pessimistic as the title might suggest and is a godsend for those craving the golden alt-country days of Slobberbone and Uncle Tupelo.” (04/06/08)
Lone Star Music Magazine Review
“Roses are Black bracingly gives Austin Collins fans what they have patiently been awaiting… It is the true grit of his songwriting and the intensity behind his voice that leaves me listening in awe throughout the entire album.” (February/March ‘08)
“This is Austin’s sophmore album and he has truely taken it to the next level. Austin has proven to be a great songwriter and one of the most under-rated in Texas.” (04/01/08)
More Reviews for Roses Are Black
July 10th, 2008 Posted in News Updates | No Comments »From Amber Waves of Twang: (7/10/08)
“Austin Collins will appeal to those who like Reckless Kelly’s more country singer-songwriter tunes, of which there aren’t many on Bulletproof. Collins has always been interested in songwriting but upon graduation from college he tried to be practical an d became a financial analyst for a while. Being in the Corporate Finance and Accounting field myself, I was glad to here that we all aren’t complete bean counter nerds. (Collins had the good sense to get out though.) Collins songwriting is powerful and engaging, and primarily addresses the complexities of relationship on Roses are Black. This songwriter certainly has staying power.” — Chip Frazier
