By now, you know how much I like multiple-influence artists. Billy Rawlett fits the description, as his influences are vast and varied. When Texas music embodies these varied backgrounds, it is a special thing. Billy Rawlett helps perpetuate this creed. Rock influences mixed with country, alternative, and folk blends are the order of the day for Rawlett. Rawlett’s lyrics are insightful at times and down right truthful when they need to be. A hard working Texas artist, Rawlett offers four titles here, “YOU CAN’T GET YOUR MONEY BACK,” “WHAT’S A POOR BOY TO DO,” “LATENT TREASURES,” and his latest, “TIME STOOD STILL.” Each disc is a well thought-out project, with his latest being a news-inspired piece. It took me a listen or two to find out just where Rawlett was coming from with his music, but when it hit me, it was obvious. Billy Rawlett is pure Texan, writing and singing about those things that Texans think about, care about, and wish for. Many of his songs tell uplifting stories, while some are poignant observations of the lives of others. Rawlett’s voice bears the tone and force of a Waylon, commands the respect of a Kristofferson, and at times has a Mark Miller quality. Pick up a disc today and start your Billy Rawlett collection, or go crazy and get ‘em all! Tell ya what, buy ‘em all, and you can have ‘em for $42.96, a savings of $10.00!