High in the Saddle
Texas Hippie Coalition · 2019
39 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
Heavy guitar riffs intertwine with Southern rock melodies, creating an anthemic sound that celebrates rebellion and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Moonshine — Opening with a powerful riff, this track sets the tone for the album while encapsulating themes of freedom and defiance present throughout.
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Ride or Die — This anthem celebrates loyalty and camaraderie, showcasing the band's ability to blend hard-hitting metal with relatable storytelling.
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Stevie Nicks — A tribute that merges classic rock influences with modern metal, this track highlights the band's versatility while paying homage to musical legends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers solid hard rock with Southern influences but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy guitar riff in 'Moonshine' that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first five tracks.
- Each track features prominent guitar solos and a consistent use of anthemic choruses that encourage audience participation.
- The tempo varies slightly, but most songs remain in an upbeat mid-tempo range, creating a cohesive sound throughout.
- The last two tracks slow down the pace, providing a contrast to the earlier intensity and allowing for a more reflective conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- energetic anthems for gatherings
- short bursts of rebellious spirit
- driving rhythms for road trips
- sing-along choruses with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- want complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- High in the Saddle is Texas Hippie Coalition's fourth studio album, following their 2016 release, Dark Side of Black. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the Southern metal scene, building a dedicated fan base and refining their distinctive blend of hard rock and groove metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Label Society· Pantera· Down
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Moonshine 4:43
- 2 Dirty Finger 4:21
- 3 Bring It Baby 3:29
- 4 Ride or Die 3:39
- 5 Tongue Like a Devil 3:30
- 6 Why Aren’t You Listening 3:50
- 7 Stevie Nicks 4:26
- 8 Bullseye 4:17
- 9 Tell It From the Ground 3:41
- 10 Blue Lights On 3:15
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