
Wilderness Machine is the debut album from Irish crooner Stephen Young and his merry band of musicians. It’s a varied effort, straddling the lines between country, folk, rock and (at times) blues. There are gems to be found here for sure … if you have the patience to wait through some of the slower moments. Opening track (and debut single) Coke And Rum is one such gem. Mean guitar, Stephen’s wailing vocals and harmonica easily make this the album’s finest moment. It finds itself walking the tightrope between rock and country to great effect. It’s the one off occasion on...