Chris Shiflett, “Lost At Sea.”

Singer and guitarist Chris Shiflett keeps his plate full at all times. Whether its touring the world with Foo Fighters, hosting a podcast or writing and recording his own music, he’s a musician’s musician. His latest album, Lost At Sea, is a genre-spanning work for a musician who’s delved into punk, grunge, country and guitar-driven rock and roll. It taps into the Nashville sound through the California lens, adding a coastal personality to a roots sound.

The guitarist couldn’t have found a better partner than Cadillac Three frontman Jaren Johnston, Shiflett feels right at home fusing an old-school storytelling with a upbeat rock. That sound is evident on “Black Top White Lines,” an instantly memorable roadhouse tune that builds around an infectious guitar lick. It succeeds as both a country stomper and roots rocker.

A little punk even finds its way onto the album on the closing track, “Parties,” which thrives on a singalong chorus alongside scorching guitar playing.

“I don’t get invited to parties no more,” Shiflett admits.

Many of the tracks on Lost At Sea work because Shiflett has a keen sense of melody with his vocals and an ability to find the right guitar riff for the situation. A memorable guitar hook can be just a valuable as a lyrical hook, and Shiflett often finds both. Opener “Dead and Gone” brings a Stones-like shuffle with a honkey tonk attitude. Even the vocals have a lo-fi production giving the track even more of a throwback feeling.

Contrast that with “Carrie Midnight Texas Queen,” a full-on country rock song. The gang vocals at the end of the track make in feel even more like a barroom singalong.

Lyrically, the record is full of quips, stories, characters and an upbeat vibe.

“Cocaine shame/ Forgot your name/ And I won’t sleep a wink/ ‘Til the whiskey’s gone and no one’s singing along,” Shiflett sings on the boozy and bluesy “Where’d Everybody Go.” That one offers a healthy helping of impressive guitar work from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

That’s not to say the whole album is a raucous romp; there’s plenty of subtle musicianship to go around. “Damage Control” is a mid-tempo melodic rocker with a tropical vibe. There’s a relaxed groove that mixes in with the Southern charm. The sum is one of the standout tracks.

Similarly, “Overboard” is an acoustic rocker that has a bit of Tom Petty to it. “I Don’t Trust My Memories Anymore” isn’t exactly a ballad, but is one of the more subdued songs here, with a clean groove and mix of acoustic guitars and slick blues licks.

“No I don’t trust my memories anymore/ They ain’t the friends I thought they were before/ They used to be so fond, but my faith in them is gone,” Shiflett announces in the chorus.

Lost At Sea isn’t exclusively Southern-sounding. “Burn Down the House” veers into Springsteen-like roots territory. The guitar solo on it is particularly melodic as well, and also well constructed.

The album’s a great counterpoint to the post-grunge that Chris Shiflett plays with the Foo Fighters. The songs are well written and produced, and it’s worth the time to dig into for rock, folk, country and Foos fans alike.

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