Ricochet releases holiday song
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 – Ricochet, the band that once upon a time gave us Daddy's Money, returns with a holiday single, My Christmas List. The song was written by Heath Wright, Greg Cook and Eddie Kilgallon and produced by Robert Wright (David Kersh, Chris Cagle). Ricochet also has recorded Go Tell It On The Mountain, There's A New Kid In Town, Every Child Is Holy and Let It Snow.
The new song just shipped to radio and the song. All of Ricochet's Christmas music can be found on the band's website (www.ricochetonline.com), on ITunes and at all major online retailers.
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The wait was a long time in coming for Ricochet's third album. And ultimately one wonders why as there is not a marked difference from this and previous efforts, which veered towards the high energy, pop end of country.
Lead singer Heath Wright showcases a vibrant voice, good with country, pop and soulful material, but the problem is a good half of the 10 songs never rise above mediocre. The songs are almost predictable musically with Wright's vocals quickly being reinforced by backing vocals and ...
In an era when bands are at a premium, Ricochet assumed the mantle as among the very few new groups gaining any kind of foothold. On their second outing, Ricochet put together an album seemingly done with an ear to radio.
The title track even has an obvious line about being as fast as Ricochet bullet, which you know crowds will eat up in concert, but comes off as gimmicky. The sextet clearly mines the pop side of country on songs ("Connected at the Heart" and the HNC "You Still Got It") lacking ...
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