It's been three years since the group's eponymous vocalist issued a new record and much has changed.
After two records, Sunrise Over Sea and Grand National with Shannon Birchall and Michael Barker as the group's bassist and drummer, respectively, Butler recast the trio with Byron Luiters and brother-in-law Nicky Bomba in their places.
Apparently, the affect is a raw, rockier edge to JBT, which was already known for maintaining a rootsy edge through a variety of styles.
The album is the fifth studio collection from Butler and his first for the ATO label.
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