Way Out Here by Josh Thompson - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Josh Thompson is an outlaw with a conscience. On his 2010 debut album Way Out Here, the Wisconsin-born country newcomer flashes his rebel credentials with gusto, yet never loses sight of old-fashioned American values. Thompson wrote or co-wrote all of the tunes and there's plenty of backwoods pride and defiance here, especially in “Blame It on Waylon” (a tip of the hat to Josh’s maverick influences) and the title tune (a truculent number loaded with Skynyrd-style attitude). For the most part though, Thompson seems more interested in looking for a party than a fight, as “Won’t Be Lonely Long” and the single “Beer On the Table” show. Romance comes hot (“You Ain’t Seen Country Yet”) and sweet (“Back Around”), delivered by Josh with straightforward small-town charm. “Sinner”— a believer’s eloquent confession of his failings and faith — may be the album’s strongest cut overall. Thompson wins points for avoiding bombast and keeping things real. Way Out Here makes up for its lack of glitz with solid songwriting, heartfelt singing and a sense of integrity overall.

1. Beer On The Table

by Josh Thompson

Primary Artist: Josh Thompson; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Danny Rader; Performer
Background Vocals: Wes Hightower; Performer
Bass: Alison Prestwood; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Adam Shoenfeld; Performer
Organ: Tony Harrell; Performer
Percussion: Rich Redmond; Performer
Performer: Josh Thompson; Performer
Steel Guitar: Mike Johnson; Performer
Vocals: Josh Thompson; Performer
Composer: Josh Thompson
Andi Zack
Ken Johnson; Composer
Lyricist: Andi Zack
Josh Thompson
Ken Johnson; Composer
Producer: Michael Knox; Production

2. Blame It On Waylon

by Josh Thompson

Acoustic Guitar: Danny Rader; Performer
Primary Artist: Josh Thompson; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Wes Hightower; Performer
Bass: Alison Prestwood; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Adam Shoenfeld; Performer
Organ: Tony Harrell; Performer
Performer: Josh Thompson; Performer
Steel Guitar: Mike Johnson; Performer
Vocals: Josh Thompson; Performer
Composer: Josh Thompson
Rhett Akins; Composer
Lyricist: Josh Thompson
Rhett Akins; Composer
Producer: Michael Knox; Production

3. Sinner

by Josh Thompson

Primary Artist: Josh Thompson; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Danny Rader; Performer
Background Vocals: Lisa Torres
Wes Hightower; Performer
Bass: Alison Prestwood; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Adam Shoenfeld; Performer
Organ: Tony Harrell; Performer
Percussion: Rich Redmond; Performer
Performer: Josh Thompson; Performer
Steel Guitar: Mike Johnson; Performer
Vocals: Josh Thompson; Performer
Composer: Josh Thompson; Composer
Lyricist: Josh Thompson; Composer
Producer: Michael Knox; Production

4. Won't Be Lonely Long

by Josh Thompson

Primary Artist: Josh Thompson; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Danny Rader; Performer
Background Vocals: Wes Hightower; Performer
Bass: Alison Prestwood; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Adam Shoenfeld; Performer
Percussion: Rich Redmond; Performer
Performer: Josh Thompson; Performer
Piano: Tony Harrell; Performer
Steel Guitar: Mike Johnson; Performer
Vocals: Josh Thompson; Performer
Composer: Arlis Albritton
George Ducas
Josh Thompson; Composer
Lyricist: Arlis Albritton
George Ducas
Josh Thompson; Composer
Producer: Michael Knox; Production

5. Always Been Me

by Josh Thompson

Primary Artist: Josh Thompson; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Danny Rader; Performer
Background Vocals: Wes Hightower; Performer
Bass: Alison Prestwood; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Adam Shoenfeld; Performer
Organ: Tony Harrell; Performer
Percussion: Rich Redmond; Performer
Performer: Josh Thompson; Performer
Steel Guitar: Mike Johnson; Performer
Vocals: Josh Thompson; Performer
Composer: Josh Thompson
C. J. Wilder
Jay Brunswick
Cj Wilder; Composer
Lyricist: C. J. Wilder
Josh Thompson
Jay Brunswick
Cj Wilder; Composer
Producer: Michael Knox; Production

6. A Name In This Town

by Josh Thompson

Primary Artist: Josh Thompson; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Danny Rader; Performer
Background Vocals: Wes Hightower; Performer
Bass: Alison Prestwood; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Adam Shoenfeld; Performer
Organ: Tony Harrell; Performer
Percussion: Rich Redmond; Performer
Performer: Josh Thompson; Performer
Steel Guitar: Mike Johnson; Performer
Vocals: Josh Thompson; Performer
Composer: David Lee Murphy
Casey Beathard
Josh Thompson; Composer
Lyricist: Casey Beathard
David Lee Murphy
Josh Thompson; Composer
Producer: Michael Knox; Production

7. Way Out Here

by Josh Thompson

Primary Artist: Josh Thompson; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Danny Rader; Performer
Background Vocals: Wes Hightower
David Lee Murphy; Performer
Bass: Alison Prestwood; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Adam Shoenfeld; Performer
Organ: Tony Harrell; Performer
Percussion: Rich Redmond; Performer
Performer: Josh Thompson; Performer
Steel Guitar: Mike Johnson; Performer
Vocals: Josh Thompson; Performer
Composer: David Lee Murphy
Casey Beathard
Josh Thompson; Composer
Lyricist: Casey Beathard
David Lee Murphy
Josh Thompson; Composer
Producer: Michael Knox; Production

8. You Ain't Seen Country Yet

by Josh Thompson

Primary Artist: Josh Thompson; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Danny Rader; Performer
Background Vocals: Wes Hightower; Performer
Bass: Alison Prestwood; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Adam Shoenfeld; Performer
Percussion: Rich Redmond; Performer
Performer: Josh Thompson; Performer
Piano: Tony Harrell; Performer
Steel Guitar: Mike Johnson; Performer
Vocals: Josh Thompson; Performer
Composer: Jay Brunswick
Josh Thompson; Composer
Lyricist: Jay Brunswick
Josh Thompson; Composer
Producer: Michael Knox; Production

9. Back Around

by Josh Thompson

Primary Artist: Josh Thompson; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Danny Rader; Performer
Background Vocals: Wes Hightower; Performer
Bass: Alison Prestwood; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Adam Shoenfeld; Performer
Organ: Tony Harrell; Performer
Percussion: Rich Redmond; Performer
Performer: Josh Thompson; Performer
Steel Guitar: David Ristrim; Performer
Vocals: Josh Thompson; Performer
Composer: Arlis Albritton
Josh Thompson; Composer
Lyricist: Arlis Albritton
Josh Thompson; Composer
Producer: Michael Knox; Production

10. I Won't Go Crazy

by Josh Thompson

Primary Artist: Josh Thompson; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Danny Rader; Performer
Background Vocals: Lisa Torres
Wes Hightower; Performer
Bass: Alison Prestwood; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Adam Shoenfeld; Performer
Fiddle: Glen Duncan; Performer
Percussion: Rich Redmond; Performer
Performer: Josh Thompson; Performer
Piano: Tony Harrell; Performer
Vocals: Josh Thompson; Performer
Composer: Dallas Davidson
Josh Thompson; Composer
Lyricist: Dallas Davidson
Josh Thompson; Composer
Producer: Michael Knox; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

35 minutes and 47 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

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

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Country, Contemporary Country, New Traditional

Label

Columbia Nashville

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 21, 2010

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

884977354508