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Review: Cole Swindell fantastic on new country album ‘You Should Be Here’ (Includes first-hand account)

His album opens with the upbeat and fun tune “Flatliner,” where Swindell collaborates with fellow country star Dierks Bentley. It is followed by the melodically-charming “Middle of a Memory,” as well as the mid-tempo “Broke Down.”

He is able to display his sincere country storytelling on “Home Game,” while he picks up the pace with the uplifting “Up.” Another fun and infectious tune is “Party Wasn’t Over,” and “Stay Downtown” is an added gem.

The highlight track on the album is the melancholic title track, “You Should Be Here,” where Swindell really tugs at the heartstrings, as he pays a moving homage to his late father. This song is worth the price of the album alone.

It is followed by “Stars” and the inspirational “Making My Way to You.” “No Can Left Behind” is laid-back and mellow and it closes with the acoustic ballad “Remember Boys,” which features his rich, baritone voice.

The Verdict

Overall, Cole Swindell’s latest CD is a keeper. Country fans and listeners will be afforded the opportunity to see his diversity as a country recording artist. There is no sophomore slump here. You Should Be Here garners 5 out of 5 stars.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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