The Drovers Unlimited Orchestra – “The Drovers Unlimited Orchestra, Vol. 3”

First, let me just say that “The Drovers Unlimited Orchestra, Vol. 3” is an absolute gem. This album feels like one last epic jam session from the late Mike Kirkpatrick, a musical magician who lived to smash genres into something wild and stunning, and this is why I loved the artists in the first place. If you’re into music that transports you to another universe and sticks in your head all week, “The Drovers Unlimited Orchestra, Vol. 3” is your new obsession.

What I love and appreciate is how Vol. 3 balances chaos and clarity. It’s ambitious but never pretentious, experimental but weirdly cozy. Mike Kirkpatrick had this knack for making wildly different sounds feel like they’ve always belonged together.

Mike Kirkpatrick, the brain behind Chicago’s beloved folk-punk legends The Drovers, went all-out here. “Vol. 3” is packed with collabs that’ll make your jaw drop. Tracks like “Teardrop Falls” hit you with rich, live-show energy, and “Moon Fever” is my favorite track and played it again and again. After listening to this release, make sure to listen to “Vol. 2”.

Do yourself a favor and follow Drovers Unlimited Orchestra online. Trust me, you’ll wanna stay in the loop for whatever comes next.