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Southbound by Railbenders
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fave it Country Rock | Americana
10 tracks | 32 minutes
Released Oct 2004
on Big Bender Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:03 Southbound lyrics BUY MP3 03:03 Southbound lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:03 Southbound
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:10 Whiskey Saturday Night lyrics BUY MP3 03:10 Whiskey Saturday Night lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:10 Whiskey Saturday Night
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:55 Lonesome Train lyrics BUY MP3 03:55 Lonesome Train lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:55 Lonesome Train
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:32 Minus One lyrics BUY MP3 03:32 Minus One lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:32 Minus One
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:49 There Was a Time lyrics BUY MP3 03:49 There Was a Time lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:49 There Was a Time
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:50 Texas Sun lyrics BUY MP3 02:50 Texas Sun lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:50 Texas Sun
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:16 Crazy Train lyrics BUY MP3 03:16 Crazy Train lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:16 Crazy Train
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:28 Whiskey Drinkin' Man lyrics BUY MP3 03:28 Whiskey Drinkin' Man lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:28 Whiskey Drinkin' Man
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:28 Breakneck Speed lyrics BUY MP3 02:28 Breakneck Speed lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:28 Breakneck Speed
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:54 Dead Man's Walk lyrics BUY MP3 02:54 Dead Man's Walk lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:54 Dead Man's Walk
Big clean guitars...classic storytelling...strong vocals... along with edge and attitude...RAILBENDERS
Editorial review
With a pinch of Tejano in it, this rockabilly group starts off with the title track. Describing the descent into hell, lead singer James Dalton has a delivery that is part singing and part speaking. The bridge permits the guitars of Dalton and Chris Flynn to duel while Tyson Murray plunks his upright bass. A more standard rockabilly and hillbilly feeling engulfs "Whiskey Saturday Night," about a gambling affair gone sour. Whiskey also is a topic in "Whiskey Drinkin' Man," which follows the same toe-tapping blueprint. The song has the same appeal that "Mystery Train" by Elvis Presley does. The slow honky tonk of "Lonesome Train" is passable but adds little to the overall album. Rousing and rambling rockabilly is highlighted on "Minus One." Similar to groups like BR5-49, the tone of the song demonstrates the strength of the genre when it's done right. Another asset the band has is performing a clich?d genre with a large amount of finesse and enthusiasm. "There Was a Time" shouldn't be skipped over at any cost, by far the best track of the ten presented. Without a doubt, the cover version of Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" is almost jaw-dropping for the simple fact it works quite well in a honky tonk fashion. The chorus sounds a bit forced in places, but generally it's pleasing to the ears. A clunker here is the cowpunk vibe running in "Breakneck Speed." The song resembles a shoddy attempt by Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet trying the same style. Closing with a surf guitar ? la the Pulp Fiction soundtrack on "Dead Man's Walk," the Railbenders should blaze a long and fruitful path for themselves. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
RAILBENDERS
Southbound
If you like your country music the way you like your whiskey... straight-no-chaser... look no further than the Railbenders. Here you'll find tales of lovin', leavin', boozin', and hell-raisin'. The Railbenders' new original hard rockin' country sound and style recalls traditional country influenced by legends like Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings.
Originating in Denver in 2000, the Railbenders have become one of the most successful bands in Colorado. Westword (Denver's Alternative Weekly) deemed the band Denver's Top Country/Roots act in 2002, 2003 and 2004. The Railbenders were also honored by being named The Denver Post's Best of the Underground 2004, and the Rocky Mountain News "Top of the Rockies" 2004.
In 2004, The Coors Brewing Company branded the Railbenders with the coveted distinction of The Coors Original 2004 New Sound Throwdown Champions.
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