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| Mescalito | 
 enlarge | Artist: Ryan Bingham
Label: Lost Highway
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 495
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.2
MPN: 000939602
UPC: 602517396746
EAN: 0602517396746
ASIN: B000VDDCHE
Release Date: October 2, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Southside Of Heaven | | • | The Other Side | | • | Bread & Water | | • | Don't Wait For Me | | • | Boracho Station | | • | Sunshine | | • | Ghost Of Travelin' Jones | | • | Hard Times | | • | Dollar a Day | | • | Take It Easy Mama | | • | Long Way From Georgia | | • | Ever Wonder Why | | • | Sunrise | | • | For What It's Worth |
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| Editorial Reviews:
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
Ryan Bingham, an undiscovered talent October 8, 2007
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
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.
This guy's great...! October 30, 2007
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
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)
I wish I could buy a few shares of Bingham stock... October 3, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
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.
 Losing the sound that made him great October 7, 2007
5 out of 19 found this review helpful
I want to start off by saying I think Ryan Binghman is an incredible talent. I have his previous two cd's and they are pure magic. This cd tends to remake alot of songs that have previously been released.
The remakes is where the problems begin. I believe that Marc Ford had to much influence on this cd. The sound has gone away from Ryan's sound. (at least the sound on his first 2 cd's). Alot of songs tend to have that same noise feel that the Black Crowes albums had when Ford was with the band. It just does not work for Bingham. Ryan's previous albums are just incredible. I suggest those cd's instead of this.
Thus, I must say I was more than a little disappointed in this album. I hope he releases more music in the future; Music that would be more true to his texas roots.
Best Album of 2007 January 16, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This guy is incredible. You sense that you are listening to the early stages of a future legend. "Southside of Heaven" and "Sunrise" are sure to be big hits off the album, but there are many great songs here. There is a country element to him, but there is just as much rock'n'roll. It is basically good ol' fashioned Americana. Can't wait to catch him live.
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