The debut release from Owen Shiflett and the Dead Peasants is a pleasant surprise considering the pedigree he brings with him. This album is an unassuming effort considering Shiflett is a member of both the Foo Fighters and Me First and the Gimmee Gimmees.Thiseponymouseffort is a departure as it’s a rock album with alt-country leanings. It’s a great lazy afternoon album to toss on and go for a drive to, as it manages to tread the line between being laid back and fading into the background. It may not jump out at you on the first pass, but it definitely deserves a repeat play.