Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band - New Threats From the Soul (2025)
New Threats From the Soul is a sprawling, genre-bending statement from Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, blending alt-country warmth, indie rock grit, and experimental flourishes into a cohesive, deeply literary whole. Across its songs, Davis crafts surreal and poignant narratives full of sharp wit, vivid imagery, and existential reflection, his voice carrying the emotional weight of storytellers like Bill Callahan or David Berman. The Roadhouse Band’s arrangements move fluidly between rootsy twang, psychedelic textures, and unexpected touches—flutes, tape loops, and spoken word—that keep each track alive with surprise. While rooted in folk traditions, the album constantly pushes at the boundaries of the form, marrying intimacy with ambition. Critics have hailed it as a breakthrough, a record that is both richly rewarding on first listen and even more resonant with time.
Genre: Americana
Country: US
Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 348th / 541
Highlight: Better If You Make Me
Made me think of:
Silver Jews
Bill Callahan
Bonnie “Prince” Billy
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