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On “Muskrat Greene,” Brothers Osborne Prove Their Instrumental Prowess

Oct 15, 2021

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Country musicā€™s band of badass brothers found themselves in a precarious situation like many artists last year; they released a new record in 2020, but werenā€™t able to tour it. The lack of performing meant few chances to gauge the reception of the Brothers Osbornes’ new album, Skeletons, but this showcase for NPR cements what fans of the band have known since the recordā€™s release — it may be the groupā€™s best work yet.

For this Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, TJ and John Osborne deliver the title track ā€œSkeletons,ā€ an uplifting tune in ā€œHatinā€™ Somebody,ā€ and the blistering “Dead Man’s Curve.” But it’s the fiery instrumental ā€œMuskrat Greeneā€ that quickly sets the tone for the show. Even without their regular regiment of touring and performing, the brothers and their band sound as tight as ever, with instrumental prowess taking more of the limelight in this new body of work while still building on the rock, country, and blues blend that they are known for. If you havenā€™t yet familiarized yourself with the new record, you may be able to get out and hear the new music live on their current Weā€™re Not For Everyone Tour — named after a track that’s also included in this set.


Photo credit: Eric Ryan Anderson

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