A Heaven for Heretics” gives us a lifetime of tales in 10 songs

 

Kristian Montgomery is back, giving us more of his gritty, passionate, no-nonsense style that made “Prince of Poverty” such a hit. This new, 10-track album gives us an assortment of both styles and stories, something I’ve come to expect from this artist.

Kristian has always been brutally honest in his music, holding nothing back in the lyrics and giving his all with each tune. Songs like “I’ll Break Your Heart Again” could very well be autobiographical, such is the intensity and emotion of the vocals.

 

Let’s shift a bit to the style. Kristian blends country, rock, and some folk elements to give us a layered sound. While “I’ll Break Your Heart” again is a more mellow song, “Times Like These” is one move to and it’s defiantly a favorite. “Ain’t Got Nobody But Me” follows suit, and it’s a sound that I love to hear.

 

I really enjoyed the journey portrayed in “If I Live to See Virginia” and it’s this song that exemplifies Kristian’s journeyer type of music. You feel like you’re exploring someone else’s life and the details bring everything into sharp relief. Whether the trip is a physical one or of the soul, it’s an experience that’s hard to forget. 

 

“Peach” is the perfect closer for this album—high-tempo, with a foot-tapping, head-nodding melody. The album as a whole is genuine, skillful, and a real pleasure to hear. 

https://kristianmontgomeryandthewinterkillband.bandcamp.com/album/a-heaven-for-heretics