With “New Threats From The Soul,” Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band deliver one of the year’s most striking songs steeped in twang, storytelling, and lived-in emotion.
“New Threats From The Soul” is the title track and lead single from the album of the same name by Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band. The single was released in May this year.
Show Track Credits
Performer, Primary Artist
Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Melodica, Harmonium, Congas, Other Instrumentation, Hardware Programming
Synthesizers, Percussion, Harmonica, Clavinet
Viola, Violin
Drums, Piano, Vocals
Percussion, Sub-bass, Software Programming
Bass, Saxophone, Dood, EBow
Pedal Steel, Resonator
Violin, Sampling Keyboard, Tape Loops
Tuba
Synthesizers, Tapes
Piano
Electric Piano
Vocals
Vocals
Synthesizers, Saxophone
Synthesizers, Organ
Vocals
Guitar
Vocals, Banjo
Vocals
Flute, Vocals
Snaps, Flaps, Gang Vocals, Cups, Cans
Songwriter
Producer
Recording, Dubbing, Mixing
Additional Tracking
Additional Tracking
Mastering
Lacquer Cut
Overdubbing Assistance
Overdubbing Assistance
This track is over nine minutes of well-written country music bliss. The performance is decent, but what really makes this song stand out is its writing. I love how each verse tells a different narrative but ultimately ends with “new threats from the soul.” And it’s such an uncommon string of words that seeing it make sense repeatedly on one track feels sensational. Another thing I really like is how unexpected production elements are thrown in lightly into the mix, like when, on one of the times Ryan sings “new threats from the soul,” there’s a sharp reverb that gives this near-addictive sinking feeling to the track overall.
You’re in or a bit of an enjoyably pedestrian ride with this track, especially if you’re a fan of the country/Americana music sound.