Stray Dog
is a brief blast of music, lasting little under than a half-hour.
Justin Moore
doesn't need much to establish his strengths as a hardcore country singer, one who doesn't have much patience for modern sounds.
Moore
doesn't dedicate himself to any particular retro style here: it's bookended by two numbers -- the
Riley Green
duet "Everybody Get Along" and "Get Rich or Drunk Trying" that tip their hat to outlaw country -- while the rest of the record is firmly ensconced in the swaggering sounds of the '90s. The sound is big and gleaming, allowing
to lay back and deliver his drawl with casual authority. That offhand touch, combined with
's swift running time, make this an easy record to enjoy. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine