R.I.D.E.

Trick Pony | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 14, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Curb
• ASIN: B0002CH6YO
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,976 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Trick Pony's third album finds them musically more varied and adventurous--covering Los Lonely Boys' "Senorita" and Bonnie Tyler's "It's a Heartache," and inviting Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish aboard the soulful "Sad City." But the band still suffers an identity crisis--whether to be a serious musical ensemble/honky-tonk presence under the lead of Keith Burns and Heidi Newfield, or to let the insufferable Ira Dean prank them into a crazy, fun-loving video band--that brands them as lightweights. And it doesn't help that they insist that R.I.D.E. stands for "Rebellious Individuals Delivering Entertainment," or that they sprinkle inane sound bites from George Jones between a couple of songs. That said, Newfield still belts a fine, honkin' attitude number ("Ain't Wastin' Good Whiskey on You"), and knows how to wring the emotion out of a heartbreak ballad ("When I Fall")--and Burns is both an affecting songwriter and occasional lead vocalist. Yet in the end, there's a desperation about this record, seen in the inclusion of 14 tracks when they should have gone lean, and in their inviting a plethora of big names (particularly Kris Kristofferson) to add legitimacy. How long these Ponies can continue to learn new tricks remains to be seen. --Alanna Nash

Product Description

Trick Pony

This product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Its about time..., September 23, 2005

By 

John Downing - See all my reviews

This review is from: R.I.D.E. (Audio CD)

Yes, this CD has finally come out...its about time! It seems we waited forever for this outstanding new disc from Heidi and the boys! I love this disc! I bought it 2 days ago and it hasn't left my CD player yet! The remake of Bonnie Tyler's "It's a Heartache" with Heidi's voice sent chills down my spine. "When I Fall" is a classic Trick Pony ballad. Heidi's bluntness is definitely shown on "I Didn't". The other remake of the Los Lonely Boys "Seniorita" was totally unexpected, but great! But, I think the best song and my personal favorite is "Stand In the Middle of Texas". Oh...my...gosh...totally unbelievable! It is classic country with a twist in my opinion. It is definitely the biggest highlight on this new disc. "Stand In the Middle of Texas" is a track that'll be played in every honky tonk from coast to coast after one in the morning after everybody's left the bar. It is the "tear in my beer" song on the album. I would almost venture to say this would be Trick Pony's "Where Would You Be" song on the album! If Trick Pony doesn't receive a CMA for something on this disc there's a problem.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mission accomplished, August 23, 2005

By 

K. Stuckey "kateling" (Port Huron, MI USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: R.I.D.E. (Audio CD)

Finally new music from Trick Pony. This CD is hot front to back and sideways!! Heidi can honky-tonk with the best of 'em on songs like "I Can Live With That" and the good time "Ain't Wastin' Good Whiskey on You" and then bring tears to your eyes with the touching "Maryann's Song" and "When I Fall". I love how the group switches up who sings lead and Keith's turn on "Sad City" with Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfish is awesome! Ira rocks out on two tunes - the hilarious "Hillbilly Rich" and "Cry Cry Cry". My favorite songs are "Senorita", "It's a Heartache" and the clever "I Didn't". A lot of big names in Nashville appear in the liner notes, like Sherrie Austin, Matraca Berg (co-wrote "Stand in the Middle of Texas") and Jeffrey Steele (they cover his "Once a Cowboy"). Hilarious too are the bits with George Jones. This disc is hot - getcha some!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth The Wait, September 2, 2005

By 

E. K. Riley "musichead" (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: R.I.D.E. (Audio CD)

First of all...I don't think listening to this whole cd is tiresome at all...I can't get enough of it. I think 14 songs is a good number because it has been so long since Trick Pony has released a new cd...mostly having to do with switching record companies. Even though there are different types of songs here...they all fit together very well and the cd flows smoothly. If you are tired of the stuff that passes for music these days.....try something refreshing and give Heidi, Keith and Ira a listen. Grab your ticket to R.I.D.E. now!