Review: Sturgill Simpson morphs again on new concept record

Sturgill Simpson once again proves to be a prodigious musical chameleon on “The Ballad of Dood & Juanita.”

“The Ballad of Dood & Juanita," Sturgill Simpson (Thirty Tigers) Sturgill Simpson knows how to do a concept record. His latest, “The Ballad of Dood & Juanita,” proves once again he is a prodigious musical chameleon. It couldn't be more different than his last album of original material, 2019's fuzz rock, eardrum-blasting anime soundtrack “Sound & Fury.” In between he recorded a couple bluegrass records covering his own songs. The new record has more in common with the two most recent records, both released in the past year, and even employs the same top-notch band. Willie Nelson takes a guest turn on the track “Juanita.”