Peter Bruntnell
Ends of the Earth

Peter Bruntnell’s music should be classified as Americana — notwithstanding that he’s from England. On his second release Ends of the Earth, he recalls the sounds of Uncle Tupelo and Whiskeytown before both bands experienced "Big Bangs" that scattered their founders into the formation of the alt-country universe. Like his nearly perfect debut Normal for Bridgewater, Bruntnell’s knack for clever wordplay over trusty chords shines brightly on the new tracks Here Come the Swells and Tabloid Reporter. Unlike many of his country counterparts, Bruntnell’s work holds up particularly well over multiple listens — a good thing since you’ll be compelled to play this one again and again.  ½