NYCS First Impression: Dierks Bentley ‘The Mountain’
Reflective, emotive and moving, Dierks Bentley’s latest release, available everywhere today The Mountain is a transition for the singer-songwriter. For every song like “5-1-5-0”, “Drunk on a Plane” and “Am I The Only One” which are primed and appropriate for his drinking days and his live show, Bentley has “Riser” and “I Hold On” which show his depth and love for meaningful lyrics. The new album showcases mostly slower songs, but powerful none the less.
The record was written and recorded in Telluride, Colorado bringing to life the beauty of nature and self-reflection, heartache, loss, and love. “Telluride just makes you want to reach for your guitar,” Bentley says in a recent press release about his experience writing in Colorado. “We’d wake up every morning, grab a coffee, take the gondola up, watch the sun come up over the mountains, and by 8:30 we were writing. We just wrote non-stop.”
The first single from the project “Woman, Amen” was released right after the new year, which Bentley explains is a tribute to his wife. During his live show on the Mountain High Tour, during the song, black and white photos of women of all different races and ages dance across the backdrop, ending with a beautiful photo of Cassidy, his wife.
Fans who have seen his newest live show can now appreciate the esthetic after listening to The Mountain in full. Beautiful songs that are accompanied by visions of our incredible country, our earth and all of the people who share it. Specifically “Son of the Sun”, “Stranger to Myself” and “Burning Man” which features tour mates Brothers Osborne are self-reflective, a true testament to the man that Bentley has matured into. “Nothing On But the Stars” is a seductive, breakup song while the album closes with “How I’m Going Out” which discusses leaving a legacy on this music industry.
The Mountain showcases a matured sound, features ethereal production and Bentley’s smooth vocals. Take a listen below and grab your copy on iTunes here.
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