Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602517396746
Label: Lost Highway
Manufacturer: Lost Highway
MPN: 000939602
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Lost Highway
Release Date: October 02, 2007
Studio: Lost Highway

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Disc 1:

1. Southside of Heaven
2. The Other Side
3. Bread and Water
4. Don't Wait for Me
5. Boracho Station
6. Sunshine
7. Ghost of Travelin' Jones
8. Hard Times
9. Dollar a Day
10. Take It Easy Mama
11. Long Way from Georgia
12. Ever Wonder Why
13. Sunrise
14. For What It's Worth

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
A vagabond spirit permeates these tales of truck stops, tip jars, boxcars, and love left behind, with a slide guitar punctuating arrangements that range from acoustic folk to classic rock (amid hints of the Rolling Stones, Neil Young's Crazy Horse, and a young Tom Waits). Yet ultimately, the impressive debut by this Southwestern, raspy-voiced troubadour is more than the sum of its songs, as the sequencing almost amounts to a narrative of life on the road, with the world-weary, end-of-the-line "Long Way from Georgia" and "Ever Wonder Why," leading to the renewal of "Sunrise." Former Black Crowes guitarist Marc Ford produced and provides multi-instrumental support, with Texas honky-tonk legend Terry Allen offering guest vocals and piano on "Ghost of Travelin' Jones." --Don McLeese

Album Description:
Lost Highway will release Mescalito, the debut album from Texas singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham. Mescalito contains 14 songs written by Bingham, following in the tradition of some of the great Texas songwriters such as Towns Van Zant.
Mescalito was produced by former Black Crowes guitarist Marc Ford, who also plays on the album. Bingham's music, as well as his live performances have already made fans of acclaimed artists such as Patti Griffin and Texas legends Joe Ely and Terry Allen.
At 25, the bumpy course of Bingham's life has already surpassed that of many twice is age. From his bordertown upbringing to his years on the Southwestern rodeo circuit, Bingham's poignant songs, sung through his whiskey-soaked voice, reflect his experiences and the wisdom he has gained from them. His songs are raw, honest and born out of a genuine soul.
From the opening track "Southside of Heaven" to the bluesy slide of "Bread & Water" to the Mexican-flavored "Boracho Station", Bingham's songs come straight from the heart. His influences blend seamlessly with his own style creating a traditional sound that also sounds fresh and original. Bingham has the unique ability to transport audiences into the center of the place from which they came.
Listen to Mescalito and take part in the journey that is Ryan Bingham."

Album Description:
Ryan Bingham knows a thing or two about pain. He learned the emotional aspect early in life, when shuttling between small towns and family members in the hardscrabble ranching communities of West Texas and New Mexico -- and became wellacquainted with the physical facets during his years on the Southwestern rodeo circuit.That ache is palpable in the grooves of Mescalito, Bingham's Lost Highway debut, but what's even more plain is the steely strength needed to overcome it -- a tenor that's evident in both the singer-songwriter's preternaturally wizened voice and his remarkably poignant songs, which resonate with roadhouse wisdom and rough-and-ready border-town piquancy.




Rating: - A+++
One of the best albums of 2008 if not the last 20 years. It kinda reminds me of the spirit of Billy Joe Shaver singing Robert Johnson songs backed by Roy Rogers. You gotta have this one in your collection.

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Rating: - More More More
I don't write many reviews, I just don't take the time even for the things I realy like. But this CD is exceptional and I had to come here nad say PLEASE give me more Mr. Bingham. This along with Mark Knoplfler & Emmylou Harris's CDs All the Road Running and Real Live Road Running are my favorite CD's and I have a large collection of many kinds of music. If your thinking about buying this CD then I have to say what are you waiting for BUY IT along with Real Live Road Running so you can get them ... Read More

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Rating: - Where's This Band Been Hiding?
I've lived in Texas and Louisiana and worked the off shore oil scene back in the day. Fabulous new Texas roadhouse music. Real lyrics, great rhythm...where's this band been hiding? Give me a big old Coonass smile.

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Rating: - GREAT ARTIST! GREAT CD!
What a great CD! Can't wait for the next CD by this very talented artist! Highly recommend.

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Rating: - Love it!
I love this album. He has a bit of old-school grit that adds depth to his fresh music. Highly recommended!

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