Doug Spears returns in fine homespun musical form with first new album in 15 years

Doug Spears returns in fine homespun musical form with first new album in 15 years

That arcadian space is where the music of Doug Spears is. And the brand-new album by the Central Florida folkie, his first in over 15 years, is a return there. The 15-song Blacktop Road isn’t a reinvention, it’s a reminder of both Spears and the world he represents. Even as roots music is enjoying mainstream spotlight not seen in generations, Spears’ reemergence draws a sharper line between him and the current hitmakers. It’s a distinction of no…