UK country band Honey Ryder release their third album, Born In A Bottle. We received this, originally to review back in July (2015) with the promise that a deluxe edition would be released later in the year. So, now in December (2015), we've received a press release and download link to the album. The content seems the same - no additional tracks and no extended songs - but when we originally reviewed this didn't seem to be available to buy on any online stores. So, whether the original release was delayed or we received the deluxe edition the first time around is not really clear.

The album opener, 'Born In A Bottle' isn't the strongest track to start with it, but it's a slow introduction to what is to come. This is followed by what is, for me, one of the album's highlights. 'What If We've Only Got Tonight' is a rocking country track, bordering on light rock.

'Drink With Me' is a feel good summer song that is more pop than country. 'Little Feet' is a sweet song, with a powerful centre. The first half of the album seems to be where all the highlights reside, that's not to say that the rest of the album isn't also worthy of your time.

What was interesting, having already listened to this album for over a week back in July, is that coming back to it after a break made me appreciate the songs even more. This is certainly an album you'll get plenty of mileage out of now and will also be picking this up and playing for years to come.

The album contains 11 tracks (41 min, 15 sec) of interesting country/mild rock anthems. Well worth picking up.

9

Nick Smithson