In a music world saturated with overproduced singles and algorithm-chasing trends, the Paul Austin Band’s new album Austintacious feels like a deep breath of fresh air. Rooted firmly in Americana, blues-rock, and Southern storytelling, Austintacious lives up to its playful title — blending gritty authenticity with a certain Austin swagger that’s hard to fake.
From the first track, it’s clear that Paul Austin isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel — he’s sharpening it. Songs like Saturday Night” and “land of Plenty” showcase the band’s strength: tight, organic musicianship paired with lyrics that are personal without ever feeling pretentious. There’s a lived-in quality to Austin’s vocals — a rasp that suggests a thousand smoky bars and twice as many heartaches — and it gives the album emotional heft.
Production-wise, Austintacious hits that sweet spot between polish and rawness. Guitars are warm and crunchy where they need to be; the rhythm section keeps everything anchored without getting in the way. Highlights include the slow-burn ballad “Stop the Rain” and the anthemic closer “Human Jungle,” a track that feels destined for festival sing-alongs under wide open skies.
The Paul Austin Band isn’t chasing pop charts here they’re chasing moments. And Austintacious is full of them: moments that feel like late-night drives, dive bar confessions, and the stubborn, joyous pulse of a band that refuses to be tamed.
Verdict:
4 out of 5 stars — Austintacious is a rich, heartfelt record that proves Paul Austin Band has not only found their sound but are comfortable enough to have a little fun with it, too. A must-listen for fans of rootsy, authentic rock music. The album is due out end of May 2025 .
Featuring Adam Gila on Guitars,Simon Milan on drums ,Paul Austin vocals
Recorded in Slovakia
The PAB is currently on the road playing shows in Manchester ,Newcastle, London,Glasgow,Edinburgh .