We’ve rarely heard singer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale so pensive and empathetic as he is on Hope. Lauderdale reaches deep for his love of ‘70s country-rock to deliver one big musical message themed on “we shall overcome.” This is as direct as any pandemic-related album, with Lauderdale presaging better days ahead, timely as we are beginning to shake off our stay-at-home states and enjoy a regular summer… Read More