Mose Wilson, the skilled guitarist, songwriter, and producer, returns with That’s Love, his sophomore album dropping tomorrow – it’s a testament to the evolution of Wilson’s ability since dropping his self titled album four years ago. While echoes of his debut still resonate – hints of Hank Williams, Cajun fiddle runs, bluegrass stompers, and deep blues grooves – That’s Love reveals an artist who’s honed his voice, sharpened his tools, and polished his sound with a golden touch.
Recorded at The Bomb Shelter in Nashville, That’s Love isn’t confined to one corner of country music – it stretches its legs across landscapes and coastlines. The opening and title track, sets the tone with guitar licks reminiscent of the Riviera, sensual and smooth, like the first blush of summer love. It’s Wilson at his most refined – both musically and emotionally – bottling the bittersweet highs and lows of romance, bottled up in a longneck – pop the top and sip it slow.
From there, the record takes a winding road – heartbreak ballads, Cajun-fueled chaos, slow-burning soul, and Honky Tonk burners. But at the core of every track is something unmistakably Mose: heart. Cool, calm and collected. This is music raised on hard work, family, and faith – music that knows sweat, blood and tears but leads with grace.
Wilson’s upbringing comes through clearly: gospel harmonies, Grand Ole Opry radio broadcasts, and Muddy Waters cassettes all echo in his phrasing and production choices. Wilson knows exactly who he is.. There’s humility here, but also confidence – a deep-rooted sense of self that lets him move freely between sounds and swagger without veering off course.
In That’s Love, Mose Wilson doesn’t chase genre or nostalgia, he’s done something warm and bright. Thats Love isn’t just a step forward – it’s a stride into the neon light of an artist hitting his stride.
– @meanwhile_in_music
