| Randy Weeks |
| Written by Bryan Smith | |
 RANDY WEEKS Going My Way Certifiable Records (Release Date: 2/24/09) Unbeknownst to many Austinites, a country music visionary has been living in their midst and with the release of his newest album, Going My Way, Randy Weeks will finally make his presence known. Three years after trading in the City of Angels for the city of live music, Weeks is once again poised on the edge of recreating something with which he is familiar: a country music sensation. Once a member of the iconic Lonesome Strangers, Weeks has made a long-established career of recording songs that exemplify a musical genre, garnering many critical accolades along the way. This time around, with the help of such heavy hitters as steel guitarist Cindy Cashdollar and music siblings Tony and Eliza Gilkyson, Weeks has created his most diverse sounding disc to date. Going My Way is sure to become a fan favorite, especially the title track, which sets a laundry list of Weeks' past lovers to an infectious country-rock tune. With a voice that is at times reminiscent of Willie Nelson's familiar drawl, Weeks seamlessly pairs roots-driven rock (“A Lot To Talk About”) with tales of honky-tonk heartbreak (“The One Who Wore My Ring”) while still managing to create a cohesive and enjoyable album. In “Black Coffee And Lifesavers,” Weeks astutely draws comparison between the unpredictability of a weary, late night drive to a taxing and tumultuous relationship with an unnamed woman. Weeks offers the keys to maneuvering both successfully: "You just have to see the lines / You just have to see the lanes / You just have to get lucky / When the signals change." No stranger to successful collaborations, having written and performed with the likes of Lucinda Williams, James McMurtry, and Joe Ely, Weeks' latest partnership—with the city of Austin—may be his finest. It is a standout that deserves a listen. |
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