Modern Day Drifter [Enhanced] [Limited Edition]

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A decade ago, country acts who sounded more like arena rockers gained hegemony on a Music Row that scorned the success of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack as a fluke. As in the past, many there couldn't see the forest for the trees. Both Bentley's own rootsy self-titled debut and Gretchen Wilson's Here for the Party prove quality modern traditionalism still sells. Bentley's sophomore album offers more straight-ahead amalgams of bluegrass, '60s Bakersfield, and raw barroom fare like the Waylonesque "Got a Lot of Leavin' Left to Do" and the beer-guzzling anthem "Domestic, Light, and Cold." He shows real depth on the sensual "Come a Little Closer." The moving, timeless "Gonna Get There Someday," a tale of a son at his mother's grave vowing to make something of himself, easily trumps the album's cliché-ridden title song, as does his fetching treatment of friend Del McCoury's "Good Man Like Me," recorded with McCoury's band. Bentley's lack of artifice proves his greatest strength. Again. --Rich Kienzle

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Average customer rating: Love it! A young George Strait Dierk rules At last!!! A new singer added to my favorites list

Modern Day Drifter Dierks Bentley Manufacturer: Liberty ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dierks Bentley Long Trip Alone Doin' Somethin' Right Time Well Wasted The Road and the Radio ASIN: B00082ZRKI Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

1. Lot Of Leavin' Left To Do
2. Come A Little Closer
3. Cab Of My Truck
4. Settle For A Slowdown
5. Domestic, Light And Cold
6. Good Things Happen
7. Down On Easy Street
8. So So Long
9. Modern Day Drifter
10. Good Man Like Me (with the Del McCoury Band)
11. Gonna Get There Someday

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A decade ago, country acts who sounded more like arena rockers gained hegemony on a Music Row that scorned the success of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack as a fluke. As in the past, many there couldn't see the forest for the trees. Both Bentley's own rootsy self-titled debut and Gretchen Wilson's Here for the Party prove quality modern traditionalism still sells. Bentley's sophomore album offers more straight-ahead amalgams of bluegrass, '60s Bakersfield, and raw barroom fare like the Waylonesque "Got a Lot of Leavin' Left to Do" and the beer-guzzling anthem "Domestic, Light, and Cold." He shows real depth on the sensual "Come a Little Closer." The moving, timeless "Gonna Get There Someday," a tale of a son at his mother's grave vowing to make something of himself, easily trumps the album's cliché-ridden title song, as does his fetching treatment of friend Del McCoury's "Good Man Like Me," recorded with McCoury's band. Bentley's lack of artifice proves his greatest strength. Again. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

Love it!.......2007-06-09

I did the oppsite of most people, I bought Long Trip Alone first. I had that cd for probably two weeks before I went out and bought this cd. I love it! All the songs are so good. Settle For A Slowdown (Track 4) is undoubtly my favorite. I also love So So Long and Gonna Get There Someday. And how can you forget the title track, Modern Day Drifter? I don't think there is a song that fits Dierks better. (And surprisely he didn't write it.) Dierks is great. And I defintely recommend this cd!

A young George Strait.......2007-05-28

Dierks has an amazing voice- something in his voice has the twinge of a young George Strait too. Dierks comes out strong with a strong 2nd CD.
Come a little closer is a great track, Modern day drifter, accompanied by other great tracks. The fiddle, guitar is electrifying in a lot of the tracks, as well as his deep mellow voice. Whether is'a more upbeat song or not- the infusion of George Strait, somber sexiness, and innocent self-confidence of his tunes makes them catching, and singable.
It's a CD I have had on heavy rotation.

Dierk rules.......2007-03-21

This is a great country album. It has everything,Classic country song sounds,todays sound,love songs.....it's got it all!

At last!!!.......2007-01-15

Country music is in a sad state. You either have to sing pop songs with a southern accent (Carrie Underwood, Rascall Flatts) or with southern instruments (Keith Urban) or have some sappy Hallmark ballad(everyone else). While all this is going on some of the best country music is being made without a splash on country radio or CMT (Hank III, Wayne The Train). But thankfully Dierks Bentley is getting played. Finally someone is making true country music about true country things. He's about the only person in the mainstream who don't make me dry heave. If you don't think this is as country as it gets, go listen to some Cowboy Troy and reevaluate your life.

A new singer added to my favorites list.......2006-07-06

I bought this album blindly. What I mean is I bought it because I'd heard one or two songs on the radio from it that I liked. I do that sometimes-if an artist has two or three songs I like, I usually buy that album because I know the rest of the songs will most likely be just as good. This album is the same. I'd heard "A Lot Of Leavin' Left To Do" and "Come A Little Closer" on the radio and liked them. Then came "Settle For A Slowdown," which became an instant hit for me. I had to try this album, and I'm glad I did. It's a very good album with an equal amount of upbeat songs to ballads. Not to mention the very funny monologues in a few of the songs. Also, another gem on the album that was not released as a single (yet) is the title track, "Modern Day Drifter." It could very possibly be the best song on the album. Buy it, you'll love it.

Average customer rating: Non-Standard Enhanced CD Doesn't Work in My CD Player A Young George Strait (with questionable hair fashion)!

Modern Day Drifter Dierks Bentley Manufacturer: Liberty ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dierks Bentley Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill Be Here Real Fine Place Doin' Somethin' Right ASIN: B00082ZRLC Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

1. Lot Of Leavin' Left To Do
2. Come A Little Closer
3. Cab Of My Truck
4. Settle For A Slowdown
5. Domestic, Light And Cold
6. Good Things Happen
7. Down On Easy Street
8. So So Long
9. Modern Day Drifter
10. Good Man Like Me (with the Del McCoury Band)
11. Gonna Get There Someday
12. Domestic, Light And Cole (duet with Cody Canada-Bonus Track)
13. She Won't Choose Me (acoustic-Bonus Track)

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A decade ago, country acts who sounded more like arena rockers gained hegemony on a Music Row that scorned the success of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack as a fluke. As in the past, many there couldn't see the forest for the trees. Both Bentley's own rootsy self-titled debut and Gretchen Wilson's Here for the Party prove quality modern traditionalism still sells. Bentley's sophomore album offers more straight-ahead amalgams of bluegrass, '60s Bakersfield, and raw barroom fare like the Waylonesque "Got a Lot of Leavin' Left to Do" and the beer-guzzling anthem "Domestic, Light, and Cold." He shows real depth on the sensual "Come a Little Closer." The moving, timeless "Gonna Get There Someday," a tale of a son at his mother's grave vowing to make something of himself, easily trumps the album's cliché-ridden title song, as does his fetching treatment of friend Del McCoury's "Good Man Like Me," recorded with McCoury's band. Bentley's lack of artifice proves his greatest strength. Again. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

Non-Standard Enhanced CD Doesn't Work in My CD Player.......2006-07-15

This non-standard enhanced cd won't load up on our family cd player in the den.

Great artist. Stupid record company.

A Young George Strait (with questionable hair fashion)!.......2005-05-11

DB is a young George Strait with a rich voice and a bonus ability in song writing. DB has reverence for old timers like David Allan Coe and Del Mccoury band (yet another compilation is on this album) and the whiskey and beer they drank too. DB's sophomore effort is a nice follow-up to his freshman hit CD. Everything from the mainstream radio hit 'Lotta Leaving Left' to 'Come a little Closer'. I look forward to DB's next 10 albums as he attempts to out do his first couple of CD's. Nice job Dierks. Again.

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Modern Day Drifter ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009K75KY Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

1. Lot Of Leavin' Left To Do
2. Come A Little Closer
3. Cab Of My Truck
4. Settle For A Slowdown
5. Domestic, Light And Cold
6. Good Things Happen
7. Down On Easy Stret
8. So So Long
9. Modern Day Drifter
10. Good Man Like Me
11. Gonna Get There Someday

Album Description

Second album from the newest country music star in the US. Capitol. 2005.

Music Album:

1. Natural Act [Import]
2. No Regrets
3. One More Time: The MCA Recordings
4. Pioneering Women of Bluegrass
5. Press on
6. Red and Rio Grande
7. Rivers Roll on By
8. Rudolph Red Nosed Reindeer & Other Christmas Classics [Original recording remastered]
9. Sad Songs and Waltzes
10. School of Bluegrass

Music Album