CD Review: Randall King – Into the Neon
By Adam Chance for Country Music News International Magazine
1. One Night Dance
2. Somewhere Over Us
3. When My Baby’s in Boots
4. What Doesn’t Kill You
5. Hang of Hanging On
6. Burns Like Her
7. Good Feelin’
8. The One You’re Waiting On
9. Into The Neon
10. Tonk ‘Til I Die
11. But It Ain’t
12. Coulda Been Love
13. Damn You Look Good
14. Hard to Be Humble
15. Right Things Right
16. As Far as We Go
17. I Could Be That Rain
18. I Don’t Whiskey Anymore
Randall King’s album, Into the Neon, offers an immersive, honky-tonk experience that celebrates his neo-traditional country roots. Co-produced with Jared Conrad, King presents a unique blend of classic honky-tonk and raw, modern elements, delivering everything from toe-tapping two-steps to soulful ballads.
The album opens with One Night Dance, a track that highlights King’s smooth vocals and sets the tone for a heartfelt journey. In songs like When My Baby’s in Boots and Hang of Hangin’ On, he captures a sense of ease and contentment in love, while Coulda Been Love and Into the Neon remind listeners of the vibrancy and escapism found in honky-tonk bars. These tracks balance energetic, danceable beats with introspective lyrics about love and missed connections.
Right Things Right stands out as a heartfelt track, offering practical life advice that resonates with listeners, while I Don’t Whiskey Anymore closes the album with a reflective acapella moment, leaving a strong impression. The song structures, themes of resilience, and King’s West Texas influence shine through, making Into the Neon a dynamic, down-to-earth album for honky-tonk fans everywhere.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars
For more information, visit Randall King’s official website – https://www.randallkingmusic.com