Come a Long Way

Ben Reel

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'Come a long way' is the 11th album from Irish roots rock, singer songwriter Ben Reel. It features 11 brand new self penned songs all recorded & produced by Ben himself in his home studio in South Armagh, Ireland. The album has hints of Rock, Blues, Alt Country & Gospel. The songs are of soulful nature and are delivered from the deep well

'Come a long way' is the 11th album from Irish roots rock, singer songwriter Ben Reel. It features 11 brand new self penned songs all recorded & produced by Ben himself in his home studio in South Armagh, Ireland. The album has hints of Rock, Blues, Alt Country & Gospel. The songs are of soulful nature and are delivered from the deep well of the soul. Like standing at the crossroads they are songs of reflection, hope and searching for redemption. This album tells the storys of Reel's journey thus far. A taking of stock and a dusting down before setting off on the road ahead. Most of these song were written during the pandemic so there was time to take stock.

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“This reviewer has a lot of catching up to do on the back catalogue of Ben Reel and would humbly suggest, dear reader, that you do to. Lovingly crafted music that would easily find a place in the music library of Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle and Johnny Cash fans to name but three. Impressive. ****”” - Jason Ritchie

Get Ready To Rock (UK) - 'Come a Long Way' review July 2023

“As with all previous albums, this is another top disc from this Irish troubadour. “Come A Long Way” could well be the best of his career. ”” - Freddie Celis

Rootstime (Belgium) - 'Come a Long Way' review July 2023

“The overriding style is definitively Gospel-inspired with the likes of 'Let the Road Rise' and 'The Finish Line'. There's also some great musicianship. Admirably, Ben's self-penned songs are sung very much with his heart on his sleeve. There's a lot of personal reflection here.”” - Lee Campbell

Hot Press (Ireland) - June 2023 - Come a Long Way review 7/10

“As the title says, Reel has indeed come a long way since he first started playing music at the age of 17, exploring different musical style along the way but always underpinned by his early musical influences and inherent soulfulness. This is, in some ways, his crossroads album as he embarks on his post-pandemic path, armed with the strength of experience and fuelled by the fire of the yet unknown. To echo his own blessing, may the road rise with him.”” - Mike Davies

FATEA Magazine (UK) - Come a Long Way review 2023

“Filled with a mix of folk, rock and the occasional blues. And once again Ben Reel does not disappoint! On the contrary! His new album is one of the better albums of recent times!Ben Reel has done it again! Another very impressive singer-songwriter album”” - Peter Marinus

Bluestown Music - Ben Reel - 'Come a Long Way' review 2023

“The retrospective Come a Long Way is again a beautiful addition to Ben's oeuvre”” - Theo Folk

Music that needs attention (Netherlands) - 'Come a Long Way' review 2023

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