Despite a 2016 tribute LP in his honor, Adam Carroll remains an underappreciated local troubadour. His ninth release and first in over five years locks in intimately, with each song quietly introduced ahead of easy acoustic melodies and rich narratives. Carroll’s phrasing touches Townes Van Zandt on tunes like “Caroline” and “Cordelia,” though Guy Clark’s effortless craftsmanship strikes closer with “My Only Good Shirt,” “This Old Garage,” and the title track, making I Walked in Them Shoes a welcome return.

***.5


This article appears in June 28 • 2019.

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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.