Honeybrowne

Mile by Mile (Smith Entertainment)

Though Honeybrowne has emerged as a formidable alt.country force since 2005’s Something to Believe In, the local quartet’s fifth studio disc, Mile by Mile, unfortunately keeps safely to the middle of the road. Fred Andrews still wrings songs like the title track with genuine emotion, but aside from the playful Roger Miller bounce of “Bowling Green,” Honeybrowne is largely covering the same well-worn ground.

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This article appears in September 19 • 2008.

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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.