Thrift Store Cowboys

Light Fighter

This Lubbock sextet matches perfectly with producer Craig Shumacher, known for his work with Calexico and Neko Case. A mix of indie rock and spaghetti Western sure to be dubbed alt.country in simpler times, Light Fighter comes alive with tunes of the Spanish Civil War and West Texas ghosts, demonstrating a boldness that’s electrifying. Anyone who remembers Whiskeytown is sure to find Light Fighter a delight.

***.5

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