The Chicago Sessions

Produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, The Chicago Sessions is indeed a throwback to Crowell's early days of making records, but it's no nostalgia trip. The songs are vital and timely, touching on everything from love and mortality to race and religion, and the performances are nothing short of intoxicating, fueled by raw guitars, honky-tonk piano, and tight, punchy drums.
The Texan singer-songwriter recorded the album at Wilco's Loft studio in Chicago. Tweedy appears throughout the album, including the lead single "Everything at Once." Tweedy's son, Spencer, plays drums on the record. Watch the video, filmed during the album's sessions, below.

Crowell has written hit songs for legends including Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and George Strait. "The way that Rodney writes is deeply connected to a classic era of country songwriters that I've always loved," Tweedy said in a press release. "In my estimation, it's as close as I can get to working with Townes Van Zandt or Felice and Boudleaux Bryant-people who crafted songs with a very specific sensibility. And I like being near that."