Brantley Gilbert doesn't twang. If anything, the Jefferson, Georgia native’s guitars crunch, spewing feedback that recalls mid-'90s grunge, while his tense voice pushes through gritted teeth. It's the subject matter that makes this country: "Lights of My Hometown" (which ends with a gospel choir blowout) and "Small Town Throwdown" (sporting a riff worthy of the Dazed and Confused soundtrack) detail rural life with defiant pride. Don't believe his account? "Same Old Song" invites skeptical city folk to come visit. This LP is the next best thing.