Welcome to Hard Times is the seventh studio album by American singer Charley Crockett, released on July 31, 2020, through Son of Davy and distributed by Thirty Tigers.

Background Releasing the title track on May 27, 2020, Crockett would reveal that a full 13-track album would come out on July 31 of that year.

The album marked the first time Crockett used his self-described Gulf & Western monicker for his music.

Critical reception

Track listing

Personnel Musicians Charley Crockett – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo Alexis Sanchez – lead guitar, rhythm guitar Nathan Fleming – pedal steel Kullen Fox – Hammond B3 organ, piano, harpsichord, acoustic guitar Billy Horton – upright bass Mario Valdez – drums Colin Colby – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmony vocals, 6-string bass Mark Neill – classical guitar, banjo, harmony vocals, mellotron, percussion Makinsey Rosser – background vocals

Technical Mark Neill – production Lee Dyess – engineering, mastering Jeff Powell – mastering, lacquer cut

Visuals Alice Maule – artwork Ben Christensen – photography Kat Trujillo – creative director

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