Roadhouse Sun (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version)

Ryan Bingham | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: June 2, 2009
• Release Date: June 2, 2009
• Label: Lost Highway Records
• Copyright: (C) 2009 Lost Highway Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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• Total Length: 56:10
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• ASIN: B002B393UC
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,032 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better Than Mescalito, June 16, 2009

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Brian Wallen "alt country rocker" (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roadhouse Sun (Audio CD)

A few months back, I heard Ryan Bingham on Austin City Limits and promptly purchased "Mescalito". I was absolutely stunned by the quality of the music on that disk. Every song on it was truly great, and I wasn't sure if Ryan Bingham would be able to match the quality of that record.

I was wrong. Not only does "Roadhouse Sun" match the quality of "Mescalito", it exceeds it in several areas. Ryan Bingham's songwriting has clearly matured, and continues to get better. Songs like "Snake Eyes" and "Rolling Highway Blues" show a new side of Ryan Bingham.

And also, his band, the Dead Horses, simply rocks harder. A listen to the opening track, "Day Is Done" surely proves that. The song starts out softly with rolling slide and electric guitars, but soon builds into a pure rock anthem with a driving beat and a wall of roaring guitars. Just as quick, it returns to the gentle tones of soft slide.

The Dead Horses have remarkable musicianship, and Marc Ford, producer of this record and guitarist for the Black Crowes, knows how to bring out the best in the band. You'll hear jingly jangly 60's style electric guitar on "Dylan's Hard Rain", and then next thing you know, Ryan Bingham and Corby Shaub are jamming on acoustic guitar and mandolin on "Tell My Mother I'll Miss Her So".

This is followed by what is in my opinion, the best song on the record: "Country Roads", which features more mandolin and acoustic, along with a driving beat, just enough electric guitar to give it definition, and Bingham's wailing harmonica.

I've only talked about four songs in this review, and it's probably already too long! Everything on "Roadhouse Sun" is terrific; I could spend all day talking about it. In my opinion, this album is one of the finest of the 21st century. You will not find this kind of music on any commercial country release, that's for sure. Buy it! You will not regret it.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Damn Good Music., June 9, 2009

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Brian Brady (Castro Valley, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roadhouse Sun (Audio CD)

Great music that defies classification. I had 'Roadhouse Sun' in the CD player in the car as I drove my friend to work, and he sat quietly for 15 or 20 minutes, a first for as long as I've known him, and we just rocked out to this great music.
If I had to label it I would say, West Texas Alt Country Rock in the great tradition of Joe Ely or Springsteen's Nebraska. He was a little late for work because he wanted to hear more music, but I bought him a copy of his own and I'll give it to him next time I give him a ride to work.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bingham's 2nd a Real Stunner!, June 14, 2009

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M. Gaines (Alabama, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roadhouse Sun (Audio CD)

Ryan Bingham's latest offering lives up to every expectation one could possibly have for music that transcends time and space. With "Roadhouse Sun" Bingham brings to plight the feelings and frustrations of the common man. There are anthems and there are tender moments that reflect truth and commonalities we all share. Emotions run high on "Endless Ways" while "Bluebird" digs deep to the songwriters core of self reflection.

While there are bound to be comparisons with a young Steve Earle in his prime, Bingham is is own man and brings the genre of a long line of tradition full circle to its rightful place.

These are songs of redemption, reflection and celebrations of being alive in 2009.

Without a doubt a top recording of 2009. I await the next chapter in Bingham's long anticipated legacy.