Leftover Feelings

The blues have always been a good match for the gritty, eloquent sneer of John Hiatt's voice, and he's been more than willing to push himself in that direction in his recordings of the 2010s and onward, as the celebrated singer/songwriter, born in 1952, moves further from the sell-by date of most rock and pop artists.

As John Hiatt reflects on memory, loss, and desire, the Jerry Douglas Band's marvelous playing leads to one of the best albums of the year, Leftover Feelings.

Nashville veterans in scintillating form.