Cody Johnson's New Album Reviewed

Cody Johnson’s new album Banks of the Trinity drops hot off his ACM Entertainer of the Year win, opening with fiery tracks like ‘Horseback’ and ‘Take Me Back (Leave Me There)’ that channel his signature grit and even a touch of Chris Stapleton. But the momentum fizzles fast — the lead single ‘I Want You’ leans too hard on tired clichés, and the Luke Combs collab ‘Shoot the Bull’ feels like a forgettable trope fest. Songs like ‘Thank Somebody Country’ sound engineered for stadiums, not soul, though Johnson’s voice still carries sincerity through tracks like ‘Time Bomb’ and the nostalgic ‘Motel Miss You’. It’s a crowd-pleaser built for CMA Fest stages, but lacks the emotional depth to linger long after the final note. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d4458152e782eb7