On "Welcome to Hard Times," Crockett offers a stark, stripped-down sound that feels both timeless and urgent, recorded in a single day at his home studio. The album's title track became a de facto anthem during the pandemic, its themes of resilience resonating widely.
- The album was recorded in a single day at Crockett's home studio in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
- The release was initially planned for a different date, but was moved up to July 31, 2020, to provide comfort to listeners during the pandemic.
- The album hit #1 on the Americana/Folk Album charts and #8 on the Blues Albums chart.
Charley Crockett is a deep-voiced country singer-songwriter from Texas whose music blends blues, gulf coast soul, and R&B. He emerged in the mid-2010s with a sound steeped in the traditions of old-school country and blues.
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