The Coal Men September 5, 2009

The laid-back drawl of Coal Men lead singer Dave Coleman falls somewhere between Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant and Alan Jackson. Bluesy Hammond organ and twangy, Allman Brothers-style electric guitar complete the Southern rock vibe. Their songs are mostly populated with thoughts on relationships and childhood memories, but scattered throughout these familiar themes are shimmering dewdrops of lyrical poetry.