Although Brinsley Schwarz has had a rich and varied musical career spanning six decades, playing with the likes of Duck Deluxe, Graham Parker and the Rumour, and Carlene Carter, it’s somewhat of a surprise to learn that Shouting at the Moon is only his third solo record. There was a time when Schwarz admitted to going through a songwriting drought, which lasted almost 20 years. However, Schwarz’s enthusiasm for writing and recording has been rekindled in recent years, following his first two solo albums released in 2016 and 2021, respectively, in addition to recent tours with Graham Parker, have also acted as inspiration.
The nine songs on Shouting at the Moon were written at different times over the past 30 years. Schwarz has said that tracks like…