Josh T. Pearson

Texan singer-songwriter, formerly leader of Lift To Experience; solo albums include Last of the Country Gentlemen (2011) and The Straight Hits! (2018).

Described in reviews as son of a preacher and at times presenting a messianic persona; noted for long, intense compositions; Warren Ellis contributed violin on Last of the Country Gentlemen; previously fronted Lift To Experience.

DeBaser reviews praise Josh T. Pearson's 2011 Last of the Country Gentlemen as a near-miracle of singer-songwriter craft and note the more pop-focused 2018 The Straight Hits!. Reviews emphasize his Texan, preacher-rooted persona, long, intense compositions, and collaborations (Warren Ellis appears on Last of the Country Gentlemen). Overall reception here is strongly favorable.

For:Fans of singer-songwriters, alt-country and intimate, intense folk music