A.A. Bondy
When the Devil’s Loose - Fat Possum
FILTER Grade: 82%

After the straight-shot Americana folkery of his debut, the follow-up from former Verbana frontman Scott Bondy (that’s A.A. to you, buster) diverts the route a bit, rendering him more like a nomadic traveler who’s uprooted everything lain in the past. The slow-and-steady example of “False River” proves this is not an entirely foolish move, allowing Bondy’s raw vocal lilts all the room they need, while still carrying the weight of the Devil following hot on his tracks.