Varmint (album)

Varmint is a studio album by American musician Joe Pug, released on March 28, 2010, on Loosegrove Records. The album is Pug's debut full-length release, following two previously released extended plays. Varmint features a blend of folk and Americana influences and is characterized by Pug's songwriting, which often explores themes of working-class life, social commentary, and personal reflection. The album received generally positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising Pug's lyrical abilities and vocal delivery. Key tracks on the album include "Messenger," "Hymn #101," and "Call It What You Will." The album helped to establish Joe Pug as a prominent figure in the burgeoning Americana music scene.