Elsewhere, Reckless Kelly dabbles in rural pop jangle ("A Lot to Ask"), quiet folk ("These Tears") and straight-ahead country rock (the explosive "Sixgun"). It's an impressive mix, musically (but not politically) akin to the best moments of Steve Earle. Not much of a stretch since Earle's twangtrust brother Ray Kennedy produced it.
Occasionally leaning dangerously close to modern-country schlock such as Travis Tritt and Toby Keith, the Braun brothers always seem to bring it back home, adding bite and a healthy reverence for old-school roots. Wicked Twisted Road goes a long way toward living up to the outlaw reputation of their namesake.