NO ALBUM LEFT BEHIND: A series where we revisit all the records we missed until now. Up next is AlexCanoMusicNY's 'Every Rise of the Sun.' Marisa Seligman writes that 'Cano repeatedly sings with determination and vigor.'
has reviewed about 300 albums. Yet, hundreds—if not thousands—of albums have slipped through the cracks. This December, we’re delighted to launch a new series called, in which our core team of critics reviews some of their favorite records we may have missed the first time around, looking back at some of the best overlooked releases of 2019.
It’s natural to want to box artists into specific categories, but it feels almost unfair to put a label on this body of work. For instance, “” is a headbanger that satisfies an appetite for bona fide alternative rock music, channeling a Nirvana-esque energy. Then there’s the album’s final track, “Two Steps on the Train,” a memorable tune that has “folk rock/country Song of the Summer” written all over it.
While each track may boast a different flavor, there’s a consistent and natural flow throughout. Cano’s deep, roaring vocals deliver each line with a familiar passion. On “I’ll Wait,” he proves it’s possible to produce a heartbreaking ballad without going completely soft and delicate. Although much more vulnerable and slower in pace, the rock ‘n’ roll sound still shines through as he croons, “Now the whiskey’s on my breath / Not ready to give up on you / Not just yet”.
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