The Westies’ sophomore album, Six on the Out, eclipses their previous work to set a new precedent, which prior to its release, seemed impossible. The Chicago husband and wife duo builds off of their folk-rock sound and successfully balances a grounded, yet expansive style–both musically and lyrically.Band member Michael McDermott credits his sobriety over the last two years for the ability to reclaim important moments of his life that had been hidden away by substances. These stories are exploited on Six on the Out, and for the better. The Westies deliver a perfect soliloquy, where the audience can find solace in its honesty.