Charley Crockett Chases Ghosts and Glory on New Age of the Ram Album

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Charley Crockett's new album, Age of the Ram, is the third and final chapter in his ambitious 'Sagebrush Trilogy' musical narrative. Produced with Shooter Jennings, the 20-track record deepens Crockett's distinct identity in the Americana genre, tapping into the old soul of Western folklore while reckoning with the hopes and heartbreaks of today.

Why it matters

Crockett has always lived somewhere between myth and man, weaving his own legend in the fertile soil of American music. Age of the Ram cements his status as one of the most vital American songwriters of his generation, with storytelling that is a living, breathing thing, crackling with wit, pain and sly humor.

The details

From the first needle drop, Age of the Ram feels like a reel-to-reel Western as Crockett conjures his own world. Thematically, the album circles around questions of fate, redemption, freedom and the blurry line between hero and outlaw — all told through richly drawn characters and lived-in landscapes. Crockett brings his trilogy to a finish not with a whimper, but with the dusty grandeur of a long farewell.

• Charley Crockett kicks off his tour later this year, making two Fort Worth stops at Billy Bob's Texas on Aug. 28 and 29.
• Crockett will play a free performance and signing at Waterloo Records in Austin on April 8 at 4 p.m.

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What’s next

Charley Crockett kicks off his tour later this year, making two Fort Worth stops at Billy Bob's Texas on Aug. 28 and 29, with ticket prices starting at $35. He'll also play a free performance and signing at Waterloo Records in Austin on April 8 at 4 p.m.