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Highway 9 lyrics,harmonies and instrumentation captures the listener on many levels. The songs deal with change, growth, love and the strength it takes to go thru it. The harmonies are memorable and stay in your head and heart. The instrumentation pulls you up and moving. To compare Highway 9's vocals to Springstein or Henley gives you only an idea how wonderful the sound must be However, the sound is Highway 9's alone rooted in the American landscape no matter where your from you'll find yourself in it.............

I bought this cd as I enjoy alternative country. I was a little disappointed as I would have preferred some more twang. Apart from that it had a lot going for it. The songs are all written by one band member A MIGHTY BIG PLUS IN MY VIEW. The music style is a bit Eagleish with the singer sounding like Don Henley. The tracks are varied with melodic vocals mixed with plenty of guitar work. It is a very sound album with good lyrics and the fact that I would have preferred more of a country influence does not detract from it in any way. If you like the Eagles especially Don Henley GO FOR IT.

Those familiar with Mr. Reality already know the tremendous talent Highway 9 has in songwriter/guitarist Gordon Brown. He has an ability to translate human experiences - from the pain of lost or broken relationships to the faith that keeps people afloat - into thoughtful lyrics that leave you with the comforting feeling that you are understood. The melodies stay in your head long after the CD has stopped playing -- a true sign of good songwriting. Make sure you also check out the EP with "Stand Here Waiting."

I knew Gordon Brown in High School...man, things have changed. This stuff is great and Gordon has matured into a great musician. I don't any of the other guys...excpet Rob, so no comment on the others and stuff...but man, this is like totally way cool.