Western States

Western States’ debut album, From the Center Out, delivers character driven narratives on a rotating set of country-tinged rock. At the edges of their sound are atmospheric effects and the blues. And throughout the ten song collection their performance is dynamic and skilled. On Gun Feels Heavy, they coil into a potent rock ‘n’ roll outfit as lead guitarist Sean Canan tattoos riffs on the stomping rhythm section of bassist Bryan Maness and drummer Joe Winze. They simmer and rise on Catch You Turning Around. Intricate string arrangements by violinist Mark Hochberg add sonic depth and texture across the album.