2017 Review: Little Bandit

As I did last year, I'm going to run through a review of yk records releases from 2017.

Little Bandit kicked off 2017 with the release of his full-length Breakfast Alone, an album that harkens back to classic country styles like George Jones, Tammy Wynette or more contemporary acts like Sturgill Simpson. The album debuted on Rolling Stone with the launch of the video for "Bed of Bad Luck", a genre flopping depiction of a bar encounter perfect for a more inclusive world. It's a heavy record that deals with a lot of heartache, relationships and self-abusive behavior. Fortunately, lead singer / songwriter Alex Caress manages to wrap that torment into some humorous turn of phrase and surprisingly uplifting moments.

The album has received a surprising amount of coverage from Rolling Stone, including the previously mentioned debut, the relaunch of "Platform Shoes" video, including it in the Top 40 Country Albums of 2017 and announcing the Christmas Alone EP.

The Nashville Scene included it in the Best Local Albums of 2017 and Margo Price tapped the band to join her on the road for a handful of dates in January 2018.

We pressed the record to pink vinyl and, of course, it's streaming everywhere.

The music industry is a tough place to make progress for a variety of reasons but even as we close in on the year anniversary of this record, I don't see it slowing down. I am extremely optimistic there's plenty more in store for Breakfast Alone.