Terry Allen

Terry Allen is an American singer‑songwriter, visual artist and poet whose work blends country, Tex‑Mex, folk and blues; his album Lubbock (On Everything) is widely regarded as a classic.

Reviews and public sources note Allen as a musician, poet, journalist and sculptor; Melissa's review mentions that some of his sculptural works have been exhibited at institutions such as the Whitney Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris.

Melissa's review praises Terry Allen as a multi‑disciplinary artist and highlights Lubbock (On Everything) as a borderland classic. The album blends honky tonk, Tex‑Mex, blues and folk and features contributions from Joe Ely and Ponty Bone. Tracks noted include Amarillo Highway, Blue Asian Reds, The Girl Who Danced Oklahoma and The Great Joe Bob. The review emphasizes Allen's lyrical intelligence and critical view of American life.

For:Fans of Americana, alt‑country, Tex‑Mex, folk and roots songwriting; readers interested in singer‑songwriters who are also visual artists.