Album Review: Michael Waugh - What We Might Be

This intimate portrait of Australian characters shows that Michael Waugh is able to portray the small things in life with great clarity.

Lovingly produced by the talented Shane Nicholson, What We Might Be is an authentic original album that breaks through its country genre. Kicking off with the sweet Heyfield Girl, Waugh ticks off his influences in the song mentioning Kenny Rogers, Charley Pride and Jim Reeves to name a few. The quirkiness of Mafeking Hill manages to swerve away from clichés that could besot such a colloquial portrait. Another highlight is the simple and heartfelt Paul, which captures childhood bullying with a brilliant intimacy. This is an album I imagine that John Williams would have liked to make. An honest and touching album.