Western Centuries – “Every Time It’s Raining”

As our culture grows increasingly isolated and selfish, Seattle-based roots group Western Centuries believes that the way forward is better together. Call the Captain, the band’s third full-length record, is a cosmic, genre-melding testament to the power of collaboration and humility. Teaming up again with Band of Horses veteran and Grammy-nominated producer Bill Reynolds, Call the Captain is rife with topical songwriting, deftly woven into a crazy quilt of country, rock and roll, and classic R&B sounds. The album’s 12 tracks delve into issues contemporary and timeless, be it the arrogance of the powerful, the search for purpose, or the ever-sorrowful pain of lost love. Western Centuries will have you questioning your deepest assumptions, but don’t be fooled: With Call the Captain, you’ll have a damn good time doing it.