One thing to mention here is that Broshear may have recorded this album in Nashville but he didn’t get a string of songs pitched to him for recording. Instead he brought his own songs and quite honestly, he’s got a talent for songwriting that recalls Clint Black and Alan Jackson. Four of the songs are written by Ryan solely while the other six were co-written by his wife Amie. What we’ve got here folks, is a talented neo-traditionalist country singer (there’s no pop in this country boy’s writing or voice).
The record kicks off with “I’m Rich,” a terrific lyrical tune about a man who knows who he is what he’s thankful for in life. He may not be a rich man financially, but his life is rich in all other areas. “ Run For The Border” is a tune about escaping life to get away for a little bit (and has a slight Mexican melodic vibe to it). The thumpin’ “Let Your Redneck Out” may be another of the “country, backwoods life is great” but you know what, This is a life that is true to Broshear’s life and that of many of the folks from Middle America. It’s also a song that feels like a song that could be a big ole hit on country radio, right now.
Gifted with a voice that can recall 1990s stalwart Tracy Lawrence at times, Ryan Broshear showcases, like Lawrence himself, what a gifted ballad singer he is on “I Don’t Mind,” a tune which features the fantastic Julie Roberts on harmony vocals. This is a neo-classic ballad that is joined by “Right Here” as the standout ballads on the record. “Damn Good Place To Start” recalls the Mark Nesler song “Used To The Pain” melodically and somewhat lyrically. What it really is, regardless of what it sounds similar to, is a damn cool sounding song that must be a great part of his live show. “Along For The Ride” showcases Broshear’s talent for lyrics and melody while “Countrything” showcases everything Ryan Broshear is about. As the closing track of the record, it name drops his influences and heroes and while others have written and sang songs like this in the past, it’s always great to hear an artist state who he is and what he’s about with such conviction.
There seems to be a slight 90s country revival happening as of late with the success of songs from Chris Young and Easton Corbin along with success of other newcomers showcasing that they came up in the 1990s and while it may never be the #1 sound of the mainstream, Ryan Broshear is certainly a neo-traditionalist that deserves his own place right next to Corbin and Young and legends like Strait and Jackson.
Tracklist
- I’m Rich (Click here to Listen)
- Run For The Border
- Let Your Redneck Out (Click here to listen)
- I Don’t Mind
- Make Each Moment Last
- Damn Good Place to Start
- Right Here
- Along For The Ride
- Where Have All The Good Girls Gone?
- Countrything
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