‘Pilgrim’ is the stage name of Tulsa-based artist Beau Roberson. 'No Offense, Nevermind, Sorry' is his latest release, but there’s little reason to apologise as it’s a neat collection of tales, short stories, observations, and meditations on common topics of love and loss, all done with a great degree of style, and wit.
‘Out Of Touch’ is a case in point; a tale of a run-around lover playing fast and loose with her suitors’ affections and not caring a mite.
You knew just what you were doing breaking his heart by foolin’ around with mine.
Cheating women have long proven to be a blessing and a curse to men and country singers. Can’t live with them, can’t write without them.
‘Katie’ is a fun tale of infidelity and murder, told with great aplomb.
Checked the shed, checked the barn, open door. There she was in the arms of my friend Joe. Wasn’t wearing any clothes. Katie, Katie, what I’ll do. I’m so in love with you. Work my fingers to the bone. I never even wanted this old farm.
‘Scar Across My Heart’ sees our man on the wrong side of love again. ‘Backslider’ produces a heavier riff to mix up the proceedings, while ‘Darkness Of The Bar’ is a song that’s a real grower; catchy and with reflective lyrics that will strike a chord with many.
Pilgrim is joined on the collection by Jesse Aycock, who recently released a fine self-titled album of his own. Both artists have used the services of fellow Oklahoma musicians Paddy Ryan on drums, Aaron Boehler on bass, and John Fulbright on keyboards.
The downside of a singer-songwriter recording under a name like Pilgrim is trying to track sources for the artist on the internet. However, when the results are as good as on offer here, the search is well worth it.
It will be interesting to watch where this Pilgrim goes next.