Is there anything more Austin than a dual album release and farewell show? After 10 years, the Golden Roses are packing it in, but not before dropping one last platter with third LP Heartbreak Fixer Uppers. Although the pedal steel-raked quintet led by John Mutchler can load a dance floor, they truly excel in dripping classic honky-tonk heartbreak and barstool ruminations, especially in Heather Rae Johnson’s fiddle and aching vocals that mark the title track and standout duet “Five Years Too Long.” Aaron McDonnell sets it up early, and Gus Clark & the Least of His Problems close it down. – Doug Freeman
