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Up on the Ridge
Country · 2010 · 12 tracks · 43m

Up on the Ridge

Dierks Bentley

A sharp pivot from arena country to the high lonesome sound. Gritty, acoustic, and steeped in the dark shadows of the Appalachian mountains.

June 8, 2010 · Capitol Records Nashville

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A rugged, soulful exploration of mountain music that balances dark intensity with acoustic warmth.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 43m
01
Up on the Ridge
3:35
02
Fallin’ for You
3:44
03
Señor (Tales of Yankee Power)
3:24
04
Rovin’ Gambler
2:35
05
Draw Me a Map
3:32
06
Bad Angel
4:04
07
Fiddlin’ Around
3:08
08
You’re Dead to Me
3:20
09
Pride (In the Name of Love)
4:09
10
Love Grows Wild
2:48
11
Bottle to the Bottom
4:16
12
Down in the Mine
5:01
Moments Worth Listening For
The haunting, minor-key banjo roll that opens the title track, signaling a sharp turn away from radio-pop.
The unexpected transformation of U2's 'Pride' into a driving, percussive bluegrass anthem with soaring harmonies.
The gritty, coal-dust atmosphere of 'Down in the Mine' where the fiddle mimics the claustrophobia of the lyrics.
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How does Up on the Ridge sound next to the rest of Dierks Bentley's catalogue?

Storytelling+2.7σ

The writing leans far further into storytelling than the rest of the catalogue.

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