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Only One – Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders

greenbah2A melodic and catchy song from Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders’ recent album. They’re a hillbilly band who stay true to their roots, and not trends, as stated by the front man, Billy Roberts. A moral that the band sticks to when recording their hits.

Only One has a more pop and up-beat tune with the classic melancholy vocals of Billy Roberts. This track on their album has a perfect marriage between the piano and guitar (Alex Quinn), sporting the same popular characteristics as many of their catalogue of songs.

The humble blues and country sound met with rocky drums (Rory Facione) and pop tones makes Billy Roberts and the Rough Rider’s album Greenbah the only one you want to hear.

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No One Knows Me – Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders

Greenbah album cover - Billy Roberts and the rough ridersAnother country classic from Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders.

No One Knows Me is a track on their album Greenbah. A traditional country-rock song that draws on the band’s characteristic sound.

Beginning as what sounds like the line-dancing scene in Thelma & Louise, followed by a ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ rhythm of the guitar, this song is sure to be enjoyable by all country-rock music fans.

Although remaining true to the typical country genre, and un-strayed from the Rough Rider’s sound, No One Knows Me is a darker tune with more solemn lyrics. However, I would love to hear a deeper, richer bass to emulate this more serious and almost menacing tone.

Perhaps a focus on a more organic sound and less-remastered or smooth sound of the instruments would bring more of the band’s personality through, but ultimately another great track from the Rough Riders!

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