Welcome To The Plains

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  • Genre: Americana, Country, Folk
  • Influenced by: John Prine, Bob Dylan, Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell.
  • Similar artists: Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Colter Wall, Margo Price, Turnpike Troubadours
  • About this album: "Welcome To The Plains" is Wyatt Flores' debut studio album (he has released three prior EPs). The album explores themes of love, loss, life on the road, and the beauty of the American landscape. Flores' music blends traditional country with a contemporary edge, creating a sound that is both authentic and fresh.
  • Metacritic Score: NA (Album Of The Year has it at 80).
  • Grammy Nominations: None.
  • Song To Sample: "Welcome To The Plains," the title track, a powerful and introspective song that captures the essence of the album.
  • Trivia Bonus: Flores has been reluctant to release an initial LP and hesitated about releasing this one, as he questioned if he was yet "good enough" for a full-scale album. He described "Welcome to the Plains" coming after a dark period in his life trying to meet career demands while battling anxiety and imposter syndrome, and trying to process the loss of some people close to him, including his grandfather.