Disco de Keith Urban: “Ranch”

I have a considerable collection of "Country Music" albums that range over several decades. It's my favorite music outside the "classical" realm. However, when I first saw and heard Keith Urban on CMT, I knew immediately that I was experiencing an extraordinary talent in many respects. I got my hands on "Golden Road" and was astonished by what I heard. Amazing musical skill at the guitar and ganjo. Sophistication in ability to write wonderful lyrics, and a crystal clear voice with a great country accent. Amazing to consider that Keith Urban is a wonderful gift to us from New Zealand/Australia!

I found mylself listening to "Golden Road" both at home and in my car. I checked Amazon to see what other albums had been released by Keith. I ordered them all! "THE RANCH," an album released in 1997 was pure electricity! It's not fair to compare THE RANCH to "Golden Road," released in 2002. Five years is a long time between two albums. Each stands on its own! Keith Urban appears to be having lots of FUN when he records and this is passed easily on to the listener. It's great FUN to listen to "THE RANCH." As in "Golden Road," the virtuoso piece, "Clutterbilly" for guitar and ganjo plus several other instruments is the only instrumental on the disc. Written by Keith, it's the best and most complex piece of its kind I've heard since "Dueling Banjos" became well known in the movie "Deliverance." Only a master of guitar and ganjo could ever attempt to play "Clutterbilly." Others will only be able to play at it, but never play it. You can't go wrong with "THE RANCH." Happily, we can't wear out CD's or I'd have to buy a dozen of them. "THE RANCH" is manufactured in Australia and its cost is a bit steep. Even when you find it on auction sites on the web. HOWEVER, IT'S WORTH IT'S WEIGHT IN PLATINUM!!!!

I just recieved this album. I was not disappointed. Keith Urban's talent, song writing and voice are excellent on this cd.

This is one of my favorite cd's. He's amazing guitar playing, voice, and song writing talent make you want to listen to this cd for hours. All the songs are excellent. All his music and albums are a must have. This artist is going places. Definately A Keith Urban Fan.

Keith Urban is an amazing artist. Not only does he sing and play the guitar exceptionally well, he also writes songs that almost everyone can relate to at some point in their life. There's not a song on this cd that I don't like. He only gets better with each new cd.

I cannot get enough of Keith's music. Ranch is as good as Golden Road and keith urban albums. I love them all.

Also, I like the pictures in this album so much.

If you like Keith Urban's "Golden Road", you will like this CD. I bought Keith Urban's solo U.S. release and I loved it. Then I read somewhere that he used to be in a band called "The Ranch". So, I began my hunt. This was before I was aware of Amazon. After months of searching, I finally found it in a used Cd store. The songs on here are great. Keith either wrote or cowrote nine or the twelve songs.

There are upbeat, toe-tapping songs like "Walkin' the Country" and "Freedom's Finally Mine". You might recognize "Some Days you Gotta Dance" from when the Dixie Chicks covered it. Keith actually played the guitar on their album for the song.

Then there are ballads like "My Last Name" and "Desiree" will break your heart.

"Glutterbilly" is an instrumental and "Ghost in this Guitar" is Awesome! The guitar playing on that song is fantastic. It really shows off his talent.

If you're a fan of Keith Urban (The style of music is closer to "Golden Road" album then to his debut U.S. release) or a fan of Country-Rock, then you will like this Cd and it is a must for your collection.