Ryan Bingham – Mescalito

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Artist: Ryan Bingham

Title: Mescalito

Year: 2007

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1. Southside Of Heaven (6:19)
2. The Other Side (2:08)
3. Bread & Water (4:07)
4. Don't Wait For Me (4:55)
5. Boracho Station (2:03)
6. Sunshine (4:20)
7. Ghost Of Travelin' Jones (4:09)
8. Hard Times (4:38)
9. Dollar A Day (2:11)
10. Take It Easy Mama (3:01)
11. Long Way From Georgia (3:50)
12. Every Wonder Why (4:58)
13. Sunrise (4:45)
14. For What It's Worth (6:43)
15. Best Of Me (4:45)
16. Bread & Water - Alternate Version (5:51)

Review

Ryan Bingham's 'Mescalito' is like a dusty love letter to the American West, y'all. This ain't your grandma's country album - it's a gritty, sun-baked journey through wide-open spaces and broken hearts. Bingham's voice? It's rougher than a cactus and twice as sharp, but damn if it don't hit you right where it counts.

The album's a real mixed bag of tricks, blending Americana, country rock, and even some Mexican vibes. It's like Bingham took all the best parts of a road trip across the Southwest and bottled 'em up in song form. 'Southside of Heaven' is the kind of tune that'll stick with you long after the last note fades, and 'Sunshine' is a wild ride that'll have you tappin' your feet and reachin' for a cold one.

Marc Ford's production keeps things raw and real, letting Bingham's storytelling shine through like a beacon in the desert night. And with guest spots from folks like Joe Ely and Terry Allen, 'Mescalito' feels like a proper Americana family reunion. It's the kind of album that makes you wanna hop in your truck, roll down the windows, and just drive until the road runs out. - Ivy