Album Info
| Artist: | Darius Rucker |
| Album: | Carolyn's Boy |
| Released: | USA, 2023 |
Tracklist:
| A1 | Beers And Sunshine | 2:58 |
| A2 | In This Together | 3:01 |
| A3 | Never Been Over | 3:25 |
| A4 | Fire's Don't Start Themselves | 3:46 |
| A5 | Ol' Church Hymn | 3:30 |
| A6 | 7 Days | 3:20 |
| A7 | Same Beer Different Problem | 3:01 |
| B1 | Sara | 3:39 |
| B2 | Have A Good Time | 3:31 |
| B3 | Sure Would Have Loved Her | 3:08 |
| B4 | Southern Comfort | 3:10 |
| B5 | 3 AM In Carolina | 3:19 |
| B6 | Lift Me Up | 3:11 |
| B7 | Stargazing | 2:58 |
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Description
Named for the mum who raised him, Carolyn's Boy finds Darius Rucker leaning into the soulful side of modern country, all easy swing and unfussy storytelling. Beers and Sunshine keeps the breezy uplift he does so well, while Fires Don’t Start Themselves turns the lights down for a slow-burner that actually earns its smoulder. Ol’ Church Hymn brings gospel-tinged harmonies that feel lived-in rather than showy, a neat nod to his roots.
Spun on this LP, the low end sits deeper and the imaging gives those stacked vocals more room to bloom, especially on the choruses. It’s a record that suits a Saturday tidy or a late drive equally, the kind of set you can leave on without skipping around.
File it next to Eric Church in the rack, though Rucker trades grit for warmth and a touch more classic soul phrasing. If you’re sorting the home setup in Melbourne, this one slides neatly into that country-pop corner without getting syrupy.
If you’d rather order online, you can buy Darius Rucker records online with us.
Press play for the singles, stay for the quieter cuts that reveal themselves with each pass. It’s a generous, well-shaped album that shows where he’s come from and where he’s headed. Order online now or swing past our Preston shop to pick it up.
