"Bruck is an alt-country heartland rocker to be taken seriously. Since moving from Ohio to Nashville in 1999, the singer/songwriter has worked with producer, drummer, backup vocalist Lonnie Wilson to get his gritty music heard. “Whiskey, Women & Rattlesnakes” is Bruck’s seventh album project, and its original compositions convey a lot of dynamic energy and powerful playing. The title cut is a cautionary tale that conveys a father’s solemn admonition to a young man setting out to discover life. “If God Was” addresses the tough and hard life down on Church Street, and that song provides some thought-provoking speculative questions to contemplate. Bruck’s concern for the working man’s life is clearly evident, and his most definitive songs are those that strive for some social commentary rather than catchy country hooks. “Ain’t Gonna Be Easy” deals with unemployment, disillusionment, and limited opportunity, but it tells us to remain optimistic because hard work should pay off. Songs like “Hard Time” and “This Life” succeed because of their straightforward emotional messages and concern for finding the right path despite some references to alienation and despair. The locomotive “Still Learnin’ Bout Love” shows us that Bruck is still on a curve full of conviction and willingness to be the best he can be. His sturdy, confident sound will only continue to build his solid fanbase."
-Joe Ross
-Joe Ross
All Songs & Lyrics By JB Bruck
Produced By Lonnie Wilson & JB Bruck
Produced By Lonnie Wilson & JB Bruck
Bruck’s single “Whiskey, Women & Rattlesnakes” from the Whiskey, Women & Rattlesnakes CD shipped to over 1300 radio stations worldwide on the Acoustic Rainbow ROOTS RADIO Sampler, Volume 39 that includes a new single by Steve Earle... this single follows up his highly successful Volume 37 track “You Ain’t the Only One” which generated radio play throughout America, Europe and beyond.