New Braunfels songwriter Dallas Burrow intentionally steeps himself in the tradition of Texas troubadours, and new album Blood Brothers leans even more into that heritage, in spirit if not exactly in sound. With Jonathan Tyler helming production, the album fleshes out the sharp, provocative narratives that Burrows spins behind his low, gruff baritone with an eclectic sound, swinging from dark, brooding blues and funky grooves to tender ballads and loping barroom sing-alongs. Burrow continues to prove himself one of Texas' most compelling young artists, with each LP unlocking surprising new facets of his songwriting. – Doug Freeman