Brandon Rhyder

Every Night (Reserve)

Austin’s Brandon Rhyder offers a capable effort with fourth album Every Night, his subtle but powerfully trembling croon coloring the edges of country soul. The Radney Foster production opens on the swelling, epic rock edge of “Have I Waited Too Long,” but Rhyder’s at his best on the softer numbers like “Let’s Don’t Go Down That Road” and “Happy Ever After.”

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Doug Freeman has been writing for the Austin Chronicle since 2007, covering the arts and music scene in the city. He is originally from Virginia and earned his Masters Degree from the University of Texas. He is also co-editor of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology, published by UT Press.