Andrew Browning And The 9 Pound Hammers hit you with plenty of horsepower on their high-octane new single Econoline — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
A preview of the singer-guitarist’s upcoming album Love Is A Beautiful Thing, Econoline smears the line between ’70s rock, roots and Americana. As his bandmates thunder down the track with the ragged muscle and scrappy momentum of vintage Crazy Horse, Browning holds up his end with howling, hickory-snap vocals reminiscent of Neil Young in his Rust Never Sleeps days.
And no wonder. Like Young, Browning has never been one to fit neatly into a genre box. With Econoline, he proves once again that he’s comfortable riding the line between genres and changing lanes without checking the mirrors. Featuring its blend of raucous riffs and narrative-driven lyrics, Econoline feels as much like a lost ’70s rock classic as it does a modern Americana anthem.
As you might expect, Econoline is all about motion — both physical and emotional. From its propulsive beat to its vivid lyrics, the song evokes the restless energy of the open road. But beneath the surface, it’s a story about relationships: The ones that last, the ones that fall apart and the brief moments of connection that make the miles worthwhile.
What sets Browning apart is his ability to infuse these themes with a unique California sensibility, layering his music with a sense of place that makes it stand out in an increasingly crowded Americana field. Due Nov. 22, Love Is A Beautiful Thing draws heavily from his experiences living and playing in Los Angeles, a city that serves as both muse and battleground for the album’s 10 tracks. Songs like San Fernando (El Corrido De Loca Rosa) pay homage to the city’s Chicano culture, while Rose Avenue And Main Street captures the chaos and contradictions of everyday life in the sprawling metropolis.
In the tradition of songwriters like Tom Petty and Warren Zevon, Browning’s music walks the tightrope between beauty and darkness, offering an honest look at the realities of life on the margins. Love is A Beautiful Thing promises to be a genre-defying record, pushing Browning and The 9 Pound Hammers into new creative territory.
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