Hudson and Troop keeps Against The Grain plainspoken and easy to trust. It has the kind of melody that feels familiar before it has technically earned the right.
The acoustic strum is bright, the rhythm stays unfussy, and the vocal carries a little dust around the edges. The production is modest, but the chorus opens up with real warmth.
This is for back roads, rolled-down windows, and choosing the scenic route because the song asks nicely.
