Sam Williams 'Glasshouse Children: Titled Crown' Album Review

Son of Hank Wiliams Jr and Grandson of Hank Williams, rising country act Sam Williams is turning pain and trauma into something beautiful. His deluxe version of his debut record, Glasshouse Children: Tilted Crown is a unique and beautiful LP that tells the story of the ups and downs of growing up, dealing with love and loss, and having to deal with the legacy placed on him.

Williams sings and creates music in his own style and for the sake of telling his heart-wrenching stories. He steered away from music for as long as he could so he could be “normal” and possibly avoid the limelight his family name would bring; however, his passion for storytelling pushed on.

Previously released track, “Can’t Fool Your Own Blood” starts with a beautiful but somber acoustic guitar that pulls you in with the first line “I think that mama is drinking again.” The rasp in his voice pulls the whole story together, as he laments about the hardships of growing up with an alcoholic mother. Meanwhile, "The World: Alone" touches on the tragic passing of his older sister.

The new track, “Blame ‘Em Both,” tells the story of how sin originated. With the full band production in the background, the story is enhanced. This entry in particular started as one of Williams' poems and transitioned its way to a song on the deluxe album. Within the introspective lyricism he asks, "Do you blame the coin or the hand / The fool or the gold / Blame your head or your heart, baby, I don't know / So, I blame 'em both / I blame 'em both."

The chorus of “Missing the Malice” will hit you with all the feels. The poetic nature of his music will have listeners grasping for the next sentence. The tune in particular has jarring imagery that will leave listeners astounded. “I know our love can be toxic, it's wasted / Drawn to you like water from the faucet, it’s drainin' / Drops from the chalice, it poisoned our palace / I’m better off without it, but I’m missing the malice.”

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