Every time I go to see him, I wait to be underwhelmed by his performance. Surely, after seeing someone ten times or more, the amazement will wear off, right?

Well, for yet another performance, I walked out of Almost Austin, this night’s venue and where I’ve seen Holcombe the most, filled with excitement and ready to try to create music that will undoubtedly pale in comparison to what Holcombe creates.

From the opening note of the show’s first song, The Mountains of Home, to the closing notes of Pitiful Blues, Holcombe ran through a set list of songs from his newer releases. While sometimes hearing songs that are new and having a large portion come from a brand new release can lead to a disconnect show, Holcombe uses his storytelling ability and downright intensity to bring all his songs to life.

As I have said in previous reviews, few people can capture the intensity of Malcolm Holcombe. With songs like Twisted Arms, Holcombe draws the picture of every day desperation brought on by watching the world around him being sold off. The pictures painted by the lyrics are never straight ahead, but when you add in the lead stories with the imagery, everything comes alive.

There really is not much to say that I have not already said about Malcolm Holcombe. Just allow this review to be another reminder that you should be planning to see Holcombe in the very near future. He’s currently on the road supporting his new album, Pitiful Blues, so go see the show and become a believer.