RICK MONROE New Album "Smoke Out The Window" Out Today

Grass-roots rocker Rick Monroe, brings his brand of country music within the grooves of his most fully realized album to date, Smoke Out the Window, today via Thermal Entertainment. The album is available now everywhere: https://thermalent.com/rick-monroe-smoke-out-the-window.
A lyric video for the title track was also released today:

At the heart of it, these 11 tracks of Smoke are the literal extension of Monroe’s stage presence, now properly unleashed in the studio environment, with the resulting music having forged a category all its own. “I know we’re not up-the-gut mainstream country by any means — and I don’t even know what mainstream country even is anymore,” Monroe confesses. “I also know we’re not super-heavy rock either, so I’d like to call what we do blue-jean country rock. Fashions come and go, but blue jeans are a timeless statement that never fades — and that’s what I want my music to be.”
It’s taken Monroe a lifetime of searching, stretching, and experimenting to finally get to make a record as solid as Smoke, but the results have made the overall journey quite worthwhile. “My producer JD Shuff said to me, ‘I believe if you put this record on in 15 years, it will still hold the quality of a cool-sounding record,’” Monroe muses. “The biggest thing I want to get across with it is, I’m hoping this record gives people an insight into the artistry that’s there in everything I do. I know I can be seen as quite an intense guy and an intense performer at times, but I’m also a fun guy who has a good sense of humor. I hope all of my sides come through on the record.”
Early reviews are enthusiastic about “Smoke Out The Window”, the follow up to his previous releases Gypsy Soul (2017) and It’s A Love Thing (2014).
“Get ready for this one country music lovers. Or, maybe I should say those of you who really enjoy a bit of southern rock and country soul mixed in with your traditional country. Because you are definitely getting a little bit of all of that in this new album from Rick Monroe.” – Country Chatter
“In an arena of Rick Monroe fans, I’d probably fit right in because he attracts genuine people. Every song on this album speaks to me on some level. I love how many of the songs remind me of classic country but with a far more bluesy-rock feel. While most artists strive to copy trends at mainstream radio, Monroe doesn’t follow the beat of that drum.” – Jampshere Magazine
“Smoke Out the Window – Balancing the swing of country, the grit of blues and the solid impact of rock.” – Soundlooks

Smoke Out The Window | Artwork

Smoke Out The Window | Track Listing

1. Good As Gone
2. Cocaine Cold & Whiskey Shakes
3. Smoke Out The Window
4. Nothing To Do With You
5. I’ll Try
6. Truth In The Story
7. Stomp
8. Rage On
9. This Side Of The Dirt
10. October
11. Tempt Me

Rick is one of the select ambassadors for the Monster Energy Brand. He will be in Los Angeles October 10th – 20th and Nashville October 22nd – 26th to do press to promote his latest release.
October 22nd he will be appearing on NBC’s Today In Nashville and performing on October 25th at the Whiskey Jam. A tour is in the works for early 2019 but Rick will be appearing September 28 – 30 for three nights at the Fall Bike Rally in Murrell Inlet, SC.

About Rick Monroe
Rick Monroe brings his music and a magnetic presence wherever he goes. With a down-to-earth Country resonance, Monroe is no stranger to the stage: he’s performed in 17 countries – and every U.S. state except for Oregon. He has opened for Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, Aaron Lewis, Eli Young Band, Charlie Daniels Band, Dwight Yoakam, Montgomery Gentry, Patty Loveless, Trick Pony, Emerson Drive, Pat Green, Randy Houser, Josh Thompson and more; entertained former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, and U.S. troops in Vietnam. Rick grew up in a variety of places – California, Connecticut, Kansas, North Carolina, even England, and his love of music and outgoing personality naturally drew him to the stage. Now based in Nashville, Monroe says, “I’m not so linear in my approach to music; I’m more diversified. My influences range from A to Z and I always try to put that into my music. But my home base will always be Country because it’s not just about the hype of an idea; it’s based on songs.” Fans can expect to hear a wide range of material – but Rick promises that it will all be quality. Rick enjoys sponsorships and/or endorsements with Monster Energy Drink, Banded Brand (Clothing and Water Fowl Gear), Framus Guitars, Speakeasy Jewelry and CRKT Knives.

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