Luke Combs, Beer Never Broke My Heart | Track Review

Grammy-nominated country musician Luke Combs shines on his first brand-new single of 2019, the beer-loving “Beer Never Broke My Heart.”

“Longneck ice-cold beer never broke my heart / Likin’ diamond rings and football teams have torn this boy apart… / And longneck ice-cold beer never broke my heart.” Give Grammy-nominated country singer Luke Combs credit for his honesty on “Beer Never Broke My Heart.” Love, politicians, and sports teams have all messed him up, but never that glorious substance known as beer.  It shouldn’t come as a surprise – country musicians have notorious love for beer.

Luke Combs keeps it relatively tight on “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” just inching past three minutes in duration.  Besides a respectable length, Combs does a fabulous job of maintaining the country music script.  He delivers robust vocals, heavy on twang, and unapologetically country.  Within the country music community, there are those who favor the traditional approaches and those who embrace the new sound, which incorporates pop, electronic, and urban influences.  Here, Combs is all ‘old-school’ – there isn’t the slightest bit of pop or urban sensibilities to be found on this straightforward, turned-up, guitar-heavy joint.

Final Thoughts 

So, does Luke Combs have a hit on his hands? If you are a fan of Luke Combs and an edgier, more traditional country music sound, then “Beer Never Broke My Heart” should tickle your fancy.  Combs doesn’t revolutionize country music by any means, but this is a rock-solid flex-fest for him and the more traditional side of the genre.

Luke Combs • Beer Never Broke My Heart [Single] • River House Artists LLC / Sony Music Entertainment • Release: 5.8.19

Photo Credits: River House Artists LLC / Sony Music Entertainment