When a band calls itself
the Band of Heathens, one might assume that its focus is death metal or black metal. But these Austin, TX residents don't sound anything like that; their focus is bluesy, country-tinged Americana, roots rock, Southern rock, and rock & roll. That focus certainly lends itself to being based in Austin -- a city that has a lot of credibility when it comes to Americana and roots rock -- and it serves them well on this self-titled CD. Although this is
the Band of Heathens' first studio album, it isn't their first album period; their first two releases, the 2006 CD
Live from Momo's