Pelago
| Ryan Hurd
Pelago
Ryan Hurd’s debut album, Pelago, has been a long time coming, although he’s no stranger to the music industry. Hurd has penned hits for other artists like Blake Shelton, Lady A, and Dierks Bentley, not to mention that his wife is none other than pop-country superstar Maren Morris. Even with his background and previous success, Hurd’s new album should turn the heads of country music fans. Pelago, which is an homage to Hurd’s Michigan roots, showcases his penchant for clever and introspective songwriting, as he delivers songs about cliched topics in refreshing ways. Wikipedia
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The Heights
Pelago, with its nostalgic-inducing sound and effortless and sharp lyricism, shows Hurd for what he is: a country music all-star who deserves more of the spotlight than he gets. It’s not as though he sings about things that no one else does, but he molds his words in such a way that his feelings come out in catchy, sincere, and clever ways, and if Pelago is only Hurd’s first album, his fans should be excited for whatever he does next.
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Holler
There's huge promise from Ryan Hurd's debut, on which his image as a Nashville insider yet outlier is burnished by much heart-on-the-sleeve vulnerability.
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Lyric Magazine
‘Pelago’ the New Album from Ryan Hurd is Clever & Melodic.
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Entertainment Focus
‘Pelago’ succeeds in sounding like nothing else out there in Country right now. It’s an album that’s been crafted with passion, and that is evident on every song. Hurd has a distinctive voice and he’s very much operating in his own lane on this record. There are plenty of potential singles and ‘Pelago’ is going to sound fantastic live once Hurd manages to get out on a headline tour in support of it. One of the best debuts of the year? Absolutely, so go grab your copy and don’t sleep on this gem of a record.
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Country Swag
While it would be easy for Ryan Hurd to make a living as a writer, evidenced by his ever-growing and impressive body of work, he’s even more magical as an artist. These songs and stories are uniquely his, making Pelago a personal and powerful debut album.
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Owl Radio
Overall, the album is a collection of love songs that are clearly meant for his wife. This is the first of a long career for Hurd and I expect a lot of praise will be coming his way.
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AllMusic
Pelago is filled with easy melodies, gilded surfaces, and soft R&B rhythms, a warm setting that allows Hurd to sound empathetic yet masculine. His light touch is his chief appeal both as a singer and songwriter, letting him deliver heartbreak and lilting reggae with equal aplomb. If the production tends to veer a little too close to the rudderless, genre-free territory of streaming pop, Hurd's skill as a songwriter and presence as a performer keeps the focus on the song, which in turn makes Pelago a quite agreeable experience.
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