The old adage “better with age” certainly applies to Austin-based band Reckless Kelly. For a band that’s been together for 15 years they seem to know how to keep things fresh, from their music, right down to the packaging. In an age where big labels cut every corner possible, it seems as though the days of cool album art are long-gone. But this self produced indie band spared no expense on packaging for Good Luck & True Love, their ninth album, and they have a Grammy nomination for “Best Recording Package” to show for it. “These days a lot people are downloading, burning or stealing it [music] and you can get your hands on a recording in a lot of different ways. We’ve always preferred people buy the CD so we always try to make our CDs stand out and make it something people would want to hold in their hands. You know give them a little added content like a game they could play or something” said front man Willy Braun. You can ask the “hand of fortune” a question and spin it for a “magic eight ball” like answer or you can use the insert to watch a silent film. 
They keep the songs fresh too and the songwriting stands out in Good Luck & True Love. Songs like “I Never Liked St. Valentine,” about a poor guy that never seems to have one. Then there’s the rocker “She Likes Money, He Likes Love” which really captures the energy of their live shows. “I Stayed Up All Night Again” is the best “drinkin” song I’ve heard in a long time. These Texas boys know what they’re doing so go out and buy the CD. Don’t download it, trust me, you’ll be missing out if you do. Click here to buy it now.
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