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Track Listings
| 1. Southside Of Heaven |
| 2. The Other Side |
| 3. Bread & 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 |
Product Description
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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
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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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Janet Planet
Format:Audio CD
I bought this c.d on a whim having never heard of Ryan Bingham before, and what a delight. His smoky , scratchy water parched voice is reminiscent of hot summer days filled with past heartache and healing. An amazing mix of wrenching country twang and honest emotion that has not left left the player since it arrived. Makes me want to hitchhike through Texas with a guitar strapped to my back thinking about lost love.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By G. Holden
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having just discovered Ryan Bingham, I am new to his music. Once Mescalito went into my player, I kept playing it over and over. Very refreshing and fun to hear. Pure stripped down Americana with unique vocals, great instrumentation, varied rhythms and interesting lyrics. Highly recommended.
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4.7 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ryan Bingham, an undiscovered talent
Oct 8 2007
By A Customer
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I don't agree with the 1st review at all. To start with, Mescalito is Ryan's first official album. The two previous albums in question were probably created by Ryan in a basement in Texas and only sold at his shows by his girlfriend...
Ryan Bingham's lyrics stem from his hard lived life in west Texas. Sung with his whiskey burned voice. His thoughts and feelings permeate this album with richness and depth not usually found by someone so young. Something easy to pin on Ryan is that he's wise beyond his years.
This is an incredible first album, filled with songs that stay with you throughout the day. You'll find yourself singing his tunes while you work hours after listening to Mescalito.
Ryan Bingham's lyrics stem from his hard lived life in west Texas. Sung with his whiskey burned voice. His thoughts and feelings permeate this album with richness and depth not usually found by someone so young. Something easy to pin on Ryan is that he's wise beyond his years.
This is an incredible first album, filled with songs that stay with you throughout the day. You'll find yourself singing his tunes while you work hours after listening to Mescalito.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
I wish I could buy a few shares of Bingham stock...
Oct 3 2007
By Jon Christianson
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Format:Audio CD
I was introduced to Ryan Bingham and Dead Horses when they played an opening slot to an empty room in Minneapolis earlier this year -- and I was completely floored. While it seems an album could never replace a Ryan Bingham live show, this album certainly does it justice. He has a refreshingly welcome sound in the over-produced major label arena. He's a perfect fit for Lost Highway and, if he proves he can write and record more than 15 great songs, he could have a long and fruitful career following in the footsteps of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Ryan Adams. Hopefully he and his advisers are smart enough to keep him traveling down that path, because it has the potential to be legendary.
My vote for best album of the year.
My vote for best album of the year.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This guy's great...!
Oct 30 2007
By DJ Joe Sixpack
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Format:Audio CD
This guy's great... Soulful, greasy, gritty roadhouse Americana-rock, with savvy production and earthy guitar work from Mark Ford (of Black Crowes fame). This is one of the best alt-country records in years -- totally deserving of your attention! (DJ Joe Sixpack)
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