Beers and fists raised from the outset of roguish Pogues/Celtic punk kick “Wild of Her Eyes,” the Dirty River Boys’ third long-player rolls behind amped guitars and fiddle-fired energy. The Austin-via-El Paso quartet understands barroom anthems, from the Waylon-esque “Backside of Uppers” to the modern Texas country rise of “Shine,” but like most barroom anthems, none of the songs strike as specifically memorable beyond the next morning. “Cheyenne” cuts mean strings, “Western Star” slings an Eighties rocker, and “F.T.W.” roars with a diesel burn.

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This article appears in November 23 • 2018.

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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.