Rob Ryan - Highway Man
author: Colin Valentim
An excellent disc that I knew nothing of just stumbled across it on this site and sure am glad I did.
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author: Ted Hackleman
Dang, this is just one solid good CD. The uptempo songs make me break the speed limit and the swagger insinuates itself into my head. It's all done with down home simple mixes and clean arrangements. This ain't the fake stuff radio tries to pass off on us. This is the real deal.
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author: Peters at CD Baby
A true gem for fans of rockabilly, old school country, and honky tonk music, Highway Man has a wonderful in-your-face immediacy that's as catchy as it is gutsy. Founded on the stellar combination of relentlessly driving acoustic guitar, upright bass, and brilliantly tasteful electric guitar licks, this sounds like a roadhouse band that you could have heard 50 years ago, and that's a good thing. This is no novelty act though, the melodies are quite strong and the musicianship impeccable, with Ryan's voice sounding at times like Willie Nelson, at others like Ryan Adams. And with many of the songs coming in at around the two and a half minute mark, these catchy country ditties never overstay their welcome.
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