Fort Worth, Texas natives Green River Ordinance’s sophomore album, “Under Fire,” is filled with catchy rock tunes infused with a country twang and doesn’t stop pumping out great tunes until the album ends. It’s straight southern rock, plain and simple. From the Mumford & Sons-like opener, “Dark Night,” Josh Jenkins and co. preach of country roads and summer nights for an hour straight and it never gets boring. While the standout tracks, “Lost In the World,” “Dancing Shoes (Bonus Track)” and “Love Laid Down” shine brighter than the rest of the album, the remaining songs are only a hair less impressive. Rarely does an album have such a cohesive sound the entire way though – especially a 15-track one like “Under Fire.” This album is an absolute treat to listen to.
Grade: A+