I'm The Troubadour

Hal Ketchum
“I’m The Troubadour”
Label: Music Road Records
Joseph
Reviewed 10/6/14

Fine collection of new songs from legendary Nashville songwriter Ketchum.
Really good contemporary country music.

1 – (3:13) Baby I’m Blue* Nice mid-tempo song of longing, fine.
2 – (4:00) I’m The Troubadour* Mid-tempo, funk style, nicely done.
3 – (5:16) You Loving Me* Fine love song in classic Nashville style.
4 – (3:19) I Know Where Love Lives Decent vocal duet, mid-tempo.
5 – (4:12) Stay Forever* Lovely slow warbler, excellent.
6 – (2:52) Days Like This* Fine song of gratitude, very nice.
7 – (4:38) Drive On Good rock-driven song about persevering.
8 – (3:52) The Saddle* Very good song of reflection, lovely music.
9 – (3:20) I Shall Remain Just so-so.
10 – (3:19) Devil Moon* Pretty good bouncy love lament.
11 – (3:54) Sweet Loreen* Rocking partying number, fine!
12 – (4:29) Lord Help Me Please* Soulful slow song of tribute, very fine.
13 – (3:04) Midnight Works For Me Night owl song, OK.
14 – (2:42) Chickadee* Fetching litte ditty, great banjo backup.
15 – (3:41) New Mexican Rain Slower ballad, just so-so.