Ben Ryan Metzger possesses enthusiastic energy required to develop his well-worn pop style of hushed tones and whispers into something more insightful and holistic. That’s what we love about pop music.
You don’t want people to think too hard. You just want them to feel good and Ben Ryan Metzger shines the spotlight on his unique talent. On his album Ride With The One You Love the artist makes subtle references in pop culture as you get to listen to some strong and effective singles that spread love and build bridges to hearts.
The songs are full of rhythmic drive, moody synth atmospheres, and layered vocals free from radio-friendly hooks. Although some tracks have their sweeping approach they can sometimes take the form of being obnoxious blares that listeners would find disheartening.
But for the most part you’ll find that the album is interesting and doesn’t disappoint as Ben Ryan Metzger maintains a confident and interesting approach to his music.
“Make It so Jean-Luc Picard” goes deep and soulful with soaring vocals that are accompanied by an orchestral kind of composition. The song stands out for its mesmerizing ambience. It’s largely effective as listeners are removed from their home-listening environment and taken inside an opera house making the experience magical and blissful.
With a track like “Nba Today the World We Save” it takes time to sink into your mind as you get to feel the groove and energy. But Ben Ryan Metzger gets the job done in the truest sense, to the point where much of the song provides a euphoric and emotional uplift. “Nba Today the World We Save” seemed like the most solid and appealing track on the album.
Songs such as “Sharknado Secret You Don’t Know” and “One Moment With You” are able to connect you with another person, at least for a moment, if not for life. The songs show innate qualities of giving and feeling love. Ben Ryan Metzger shows us his vulnerable side as he tones it down a bit on these tunes compared to other up-tempo tracks on the album. He shows us how love can be the source of positive energy even to a discouraged soul.
Ride With The One You Love retains its effectiveness when not asking too much from its listeners. It makes positive attempts in creating music that feels fun and fictional while playing a huge role in highlighting strong and heart-warming emotions. For the most part you’ll find the album is an ambitious and creative project that makes Ben Ryan Metzger an imaginative and talented individual.
