John Prine’s legacy is still evolving five years after his death, evidenced by the strength of his label Oh Boy Records and the emergence of his son, Tommy Prine, into his own songwriting style. Cincinnati native Arlo McKinley represents the former behind 2022 LP This Mess We’re In and a new live platter Live at the Burl, where he cuts introspective and restless ballads. Prine diverges from his father with 2023 debut This Far South, hanging on his powerful clear vocals and more rock-influenced arrangements. The mighty West Texas Exiles fire up late. – Doug Freeman