Tyler Childers recently came out with his first album since Long Violent History in 2020. Can I take my Hounds to Heaven features three different versions of all eight tracks. There is the Hallelujah version, the Jubilee version, and the Joyful Noise version. 

This album has been extremely special to Childers fans as it is his first album since becoming sober. Can I take my Hounds to Heaven is extremely different from any other albums Childers has ever put out. His older tracks frequently mention alcohol and substance abuse while his newest album is centered primarily around religion. 

The three different versions of each song are really interesting because they are all so similar, yet so so different. One version is made more for mainstream listening, one is more instrumental, and one has more of a psychedelic rock vibe. 

My personal favorite version is the Hallelujah version, and my favorite track would have to be either “Angel Band” or “Old Country Church”. Both of these tracks are just so powerful, and listening to them is such a moving experience. (So moving that I messaged Childers on Instagram telling him how much I loved the album, and asking for a picture of his handwriting for a tattoo).

Coming from someone who is not necessarily religious, I can confidently say this album is still thoroughly enjoyable. While this album focuses mainly on religion, Childers sings about it in such an open way. 

This is not my all time favorite album by Childers, however, I still really enjoyed it, giving it a solid 8.3/10.