Gravel & Gold

I am a fan of Dierks Bentley and I truly do enjoy his soundtracks. This record not only displays his homesome love for Colorado but for his music past as well. Sun Sets in Colorado (my opinion) is probably his best song he has ever made because it shows the view that most people have (especially me) of the Mountainous state, which is elevation euphoria. it goes through a clever song writing about his son while talking about his mountain west roots. Roll On also talks about his past but is the (Heart of a lonely girl) throwback Dierks we all love with a more Bluegrass twist (which I personally again is musically clever). To end the album review is the appreciation for the absolute beer busting banger of a song Beer at my Funeral. It is Dierk's crassy side meets with I don't care truth. I think this album ( as a whole) is his best work yet. Keep the colorado hits comin' Dierks

I love Dierks Bently, but this is like other songs he's sung mixed up to be a little different...but not as good. Disappointed.

With maybe the exception of “Beer at My Funeral” there’s none of the tongue-in-cheek humor tracks here. Instead, Dierks has delivered what seems to me to be a back-to-roots heart felt and personal album that feels like more of his early albums. On first listen, no track really stood out. But on each listen since, it’s because each track is strong in its own way. The album isn’t gimmicky. I heard Dierks say he recorded this album three times because he wasn’t happy with the result. The dedication to quality on this one is not unnoticed

Interesting because I thought you quit music

Didn’t realize this was released yet. My favorite so far is Heartbreak Drinking Tour, Sun sets in Colorado is fantastic as well. Something real really brings back what made me dig Dierks music is this punchy entrance of drums 🪘. Still is a reflection song (reminds me of the track Living from his song a couple albums ago). Beer At My Funeral is a great drinking song, I see this as a song along at concerts like Drunk On a Plane. Love Cowboy Boots, very traditional slow country song that Dierks does so perfectly, should be a hit on the radio within a week. Gold- an upbeat song along. The most popular song on this album so far. Waking Each Other Home is a fantastic song. Roll On, a great on the road track, especially a road trip. All the Right Places, a great new track. Old Pickup, is my new favorite just sampling this album. High Note, great song with Billy Strings.

Highly entertaining album. New singer for me, but great none the less.

I've seen Dierks numerous times at Toyota Ampitheather in Wheatland, CA.. He was better as a opener, since being the headliner he's been so intoxicated during his shows he could barely perform. Jon Pardy stoll the show as his main opener at his last show.

A couple of fabulous colabs & some new funky riffs + some OG DB! LOVE everything I have heard, cannot WAIT until Feb 24th!