Hard Lessons by Chris Shiflett - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Ever since launching the Dead Peasants in 2010, Chris Shiflett has leaned toward the rootsier side of alt-country, keeping the sounds of Bakersfield and Outlaw alive in the 2010s. That's not precisely what he does with Hard Lessons. His second solo album and second record produced by Dave Cobb finds Shiflett gilding his twang a bit with bolder colors and louder guitars. The shift is evident from the moment Hard Lessons opens with the stomping "Liar's Word," an arena rocker that suggests Shiflett may have learned some Mellencamp moves from Kip Moore. Shiflett largely avoids this kind of over-amplified heartland rock elsewhere on Hard Lessons, preferring to crank his amps to approximate hook-heavy classic rock and swampy jams instead of following clean lines. As it turns out, this kind of '70s AOR celebration is an ideal accent to Shiflett's signature classic country revival. Both aesthetics lend themselves to tight, melodic songs and give him and his band plenty of space to rave. While Hard Lessons has plenty of riffs and solos, it's not an album where six-strings are pushed to the forefront: they're merely the fuel for a good old-fashioned barn-burner of a rock record. It's the kind of sunny, burly record that gets the business done so efficiently (the album lasts a little over a half-hour) that you want to start it all over again once it's done spinning.
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1. Liar's Word

by Chris Shiflett

Primary Artist: Chris Shiflett; Main Performer
Composer: Christopher A Shiflett; Composer
Producer: Dave Cobb; Production

2. This Ol' World

by Chris Shiflett

Primary Artist: Chris Shiflett; Main Performer
Composer: Christopher A Shiflett; Composer
Producer: Dave Cobb; Production

3. Welcome to Your First Heartache

by Chris Shiflett

Primary Artist: Chris Shiflett; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Raitiere
Christopher A Shiflett; Composer
Producer: Dave Cobb; Production

4. The Hardest Lessons

by Chris Shiflett

Primary Artist: Chris Shiflett; Main Performer
Composer: Christopher A Shiflett; Composer
Producer: Dave Cobb; Production

5. The One You Go Home To

by Chris Shiflett

Primary Artist: Chris Shiflett; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Raitiere
Christopher A Shiflett
Elizabeth Cook; Composer
Producer: Dave Cobb; Production

6. Fool's Gold

by Chris Shiflett

Primary Artist: Chris Shiflett; Main Performer
Composer: Christopher A Shiflett; Composer
Producer: Dave Cobb; Production

7. I Thought You'd Never Leave

by Chris Shiflett

Primary Artist: Chris Shiflett; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Whelan
Christopher A Shiflett; Composer
Producer: Dave Cobb; Production

8. Weak Heart

by Chris Shiflett

Primary Artist: Chris Shiflett; Main Performer
Composer: Christopher A Shiflett
Kendell Marvel; Composer
Producer: Dave Cobb; Production

9. Marfa on My Mind

by Chris Shiflett

Primary Artist: Chris Shiflett; Main Performer
Composer: Aaron Raitiere
Christopher A Shiflett; Composer
Producer: Dave Cobb; Production

10. Leaving Again

by Chris Shiflett

Primary Artist: Chris Shiflett; Main Performer
Composer: Christopher A Shiflett; Composer
Producer: Dave Cobb; Production

11. The Hardest Lessons (Reprise)

by Chris Shiflett

Primary Artist: Chris Shiflett; Main Performer
Composer: Christopher A Shiflett; Composer
Producer: Dave Cobb; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

32 minutes and 7 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

4/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Country, Americana

Label

East Beach Records And Tapes

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 13, 2019

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

193483517476