Dierks Bentley - Long Trip Alone
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Free Music Review: Great sound, Great CD - Bentley has another winner
Hit: 5 Stars
From start to finish, Dierks Bentley has released his most "complete" CD thus far. Covering the well-worn country landscape of redemption, wanderlust, heartbreak, honky tonks and bars. Overall, the tone is more reflective than that of the first 2 CDs - yet, there are enough rowdy "independent wanderer without-a-care-go-my-own-way" goodtime songs to keep the frat party crowd happy. This is a balanced collection of up-tempo party songs with wonderfully heartfelt ballads and the moving bluegrass tune "Prodigal Son's Prayer".
He co-wrote each of the 11 tracks and his voice has deepened since the last cd "Modern Day Drifter" - Bentley's warm tenor has gained a richness and his phrasing hints at the knowing weariness of the well-traveled road warrior. In listening to this CD in succession to the first two CDs - the "Bentley sound" becomes very distinctive with this new entry. Bentley has surrounded himself with a top notch studio band of seasoned Nashville session players (S. Brewster, J. Carter, JT Corenflos, B. Sutton, G. Morse, A. Haynie, R. Terrell). He gives them room to breathe - producing a wonderfully muscular sound in the arrangements that blend the best of traditional country with terrific fiddle (A Haynie), banjo and mandolin (B. Sutton) and lap and steel guitar (G Morse) with terrific propulsive percussion (S Brewster), melodic bass (J Carter) and superb guitar (JT Corenflos).
Several of the tracks - most notably "Every Mile A Memory", "Long Trip Alone", and "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" - evoke the sound of newer influences on the traditional country sound such as the rhythmic, keening guitar work of Coldplay and even U2. "Trying to Stop Your Leaving" is a particular standout track with Carter's absolutely gorgeous, melodic bass line throughout with the steel guitar and electric guitar framing Bentley's vocals. Another standout performance is Morse's steel guitar in the witty "That Don't Make It Easy Loving Me" that provides almost a second "voice" as Bentley recounts the various salacious adventures on the road. Of note, Bentley's road band does a terrific job on "Free and Easy" - celebrating the freedom of a traveling musician's life on the road. A personal favorite is "Soon as You Can" - this sounds like the bookend to "A Lot of Leaving Left to Do" from Modern Day Drifter.
The studio production on the tracks is universally excellent with great definition of the various instruments - there is a clarity to the tones that is not common in the usual junk that populates the airwaves right now. In my humble opinion, at least 6 songs deserve to be singles off this CD.
Longtime Bentley fans will be pleased with this CD. In addition, with its' wide appeal, Bentley will likely garner more fans and awards - deservedly so. Guys will love the songs celebrating the freedom of a single guy's rowdy life. Girls and women with swoon for the ballads. Country fans will appreciate Bentley's respect for traditional country - best evinced by "Prodigal Son's Prayer" and the themes. Listeners that do not listen to country will be surprised by the progressive sound of this album.
On this album, Bentley achieves 2 seemingly opposite goals: he has produced a cycle of songs that celebrates the freedom of being a lone traveler in this world grounded by the gravitational pull towards an irresistible lover. The songs, in turn, seem both deeply personal, authentic and reflective yet universal in their emotion at the same time. Overall, a terrific entry from a an exceptionally talented singer-songwriter with a long and successful career in his future.
Free Music Review: An Epic Country Album : Dierks is the Future
Hit: 5 Stars
As a long time country music fan, its always amazed me that the truly CLASSIC country albums are almost always released by the female country artists. There are a few Judds albums that will blow you away even in this day and age, which is more than I can say for some of the more generic Randy Travis and George Strait albums.
Which is why the last few years have been especially surprising to me, because its given me my two most favorite male country albums of all time. Seriously. The first is Josh Turner's impeccable "Everything is Fine" (which is the quintessential country album from every single angle - that album is FLAWLESS), and this album - "Long Trip Alone" by Dierks Bentley.
On the surface, Dierks Bentley is a record companys' dream because the product sells itself so well with minimal advertising. Now in his thirties, Dierks embodies what I consider the true essence of a male country recording artist. Josh Turner is better in terms of musicianship, but Dierks has that *it* factor - and even though his voice isn't quite as crafter as Turner's, his music is certainly just as addictive.
I got into this album purely by accident, listening to the ubiquitous lead single "Every Mile a Memory". I remember liking the album as a whole when I first got it a few months ago, but recently I sat down to the CD with the lyrics open - and the entire project just 'opened up' for me. The lyrics are its' high-point. I believe country music songs always have a story to tell, and this album has that quality in spades. What is also really interesting is that every song here could have been a single - which of course is a rare thing.
Highlights include "Free and Easy", and "Hope for me Yet". Unlike many other country albums, this album really comes to life towards the END Of the CD, and the last three songs are perhaps the best Bentley-trio ever committed to disc. They are simply spellbinding. The greatest song here, however, is the gospel-tinged "Prodigal Son's Prayer", which has easily gone on to become one of my favorite country songs period. Everything about this track just WORKS, and if you're looking for a new country track to get addicted to, this is the perfect candidate.
"Long Trip Alone" is that rare thing - a perfectly flawless country album. Other than the aforementioned Josh Turner album, I can't think of one male country music album with such a magnetic quality. Dierks is clearly the most interesting male country singer to me (Dolly Parton is my favorite female crooner). Get this today - it really is quite something.
Free Music Review: Best Dierks yet
Hit: 5 Stars
Dierks is back and better than ever with his latest cd, Long Trip Alone. I have to admit I am new to country, a converted rap fan. But I now own Dierks last 2 cds and this by far his strongest cd. Every song here is great with no filler tracks at all. The only disapointment is it could have been a couple songs longer. But, then again, this is a classic and that might have taken away from it. I would recommend this cd to anyone because this is just easy-going, relaxing good music. Even if you don't typically like country, I would recommend this to you because it has a nice rock feel to it as well.
Breakdown of each song.
1. Every Mile a Memory-classic Dierks (10/10)
2. Can't Live It Down-just a fast paced good time (9/10)
3. Long Trip Alone-as expected a slower song, but it is one of the best on the cd (10/10)
4. That Don't Make It Easy Loving Me-great song, love the beat (9/10)
5. Soon As You Can-my favorite on the cd, about young love and how you just want to see the one you love the most (12/10)
6. Trying To Stop Your Leaving-has more of a rock feel to it, obviously about a girl leaving (10/10)
7. Hope For Me Yet-another Dierks classic, slower paced, great feel in the song and great lyrics (10/10)
8. The Heaven I'm Headed To-maybe my least favorite song on the cd, but still a lot better than other artists' songs (8/10)
9. Free and Easy (Down The Road I Go)-more fast paced, love this song, just a great time about letting loose (10/10)
10. Band of Brothers-typical country sound to it, about his band mates and his past (9/10)
11. Prodigal Son's Prayer-most interesting beat and love the beginning, obviously a religous based song, slower paced and love it (10/10)
So overall, this is a great cd as you can see and you should go pick it up. Hopefully all of Dierks' releases are this great in the future.
Top 3 Songs
1. Soon As You Can
2. Every Mile A Memory
3. Free and Easy (Down The Road I Go)
Free Music Review: Dierks has truly become unforgettable!
Hit: 5 Stars
I love all of Dierks music as it is original, unforgettable, and refreshing, but Long Trip Alone is his best yet!! I was not able to pick just one favorite song as they are all great, but Every Mile a Memory, Long Trip Alone, Can't Live It Down, Soon As You Can, Trying To Stop Your Leaving, and The Heaven I'm Headed To are my favorites, and every chance I get I pop in the CD and sing along. When I can't listen to the CD, I find myself looking forward to hearing Dierks on the radio and can't help but tune out everything else and sing along, as Dierk's songs have grown roots in my memory. I finally got to see Dierks in concert in St. Paul in November 06, and he sang some of his old as well as his new stuff and I found myself entranced by his ability to pull you into his songs, especially his new stuff. He seems to be digging deeper and pulling up winners!! Dierks is unforgettable due to his music, sexy voice, and isn't bad looking either!! I am totally in love with Long Trip Alone and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an unforgettable experience!!Free Music Review: His Best Album So Far!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is Dierks 3rd album and he has decided to go more Country/Rock and he pulls it off nicely!
Included are his big hits Every Mile A Memory,Free And Easy(Down The Road I Go),Trying To Stop Your Leaving and the title track Long Trip Alone-this really is a lovely ballad.
Other standouts are Can't Live It Down(another great uptempo),Soon As You Can(a sweet ballad) and the excellent ballad Prodigal Son's Prayer which features The Grascals and has inmates from Charles Bass Correctional Complex doing background vocals(that's right I said inmates)and it works fantastically well.This song has a real soft Bluegrass feel to it.
Dierks sounds better than ever on this great album.
This is an essential to any country collection.There's a reason why this was nominated for Album Of The Year at the CMA's.