Ryan Bingham - They Call Us The Lucky Ones
On They Call Us The Lucky Ones, Ryan Bingham returns with his first full-length studio album in more than seven years—and he doesn't return alone. Recorded with acclaimed Texas band The Texas Gentlemen, the album captures the spontaneity and grit of musicians playing together in the room. Much of the 10-track collection was recorded live with minimal overdubs, giving the record a loose, lived-in energy that perfectly suits Bingham's weathered voice and road-tested songwriting.
Released May 15, 2026, They Call Us The Lucky Ones finds Bingham firmly rooted in the world of Americana, country rock, folk, blues, and Southern soul. His songs remain populated by drifters, outsiders, lost friends, long highways, and people searching for a place to belong—but there's also a noticeable sense of optimism running through the record. It's an album shaped by hard times, but one that finds gratitude and joy in surviving them.
The Texas Gentlemen bring an especially important dimension to the album. Their playing gives Bingham's songs a muscular, groove-heavy foundation while allowing plenty of room for spontaneity. The result feels less like a meticulously constructed studio album and more like a great band catching lightning in a bottle.
🎶 Track Listing — They Call Us The Lucky Ones
- The Lucky Ones
- Let the Big Dog Eat
- I Got a Feelin'
- Twist the Knife
- Americana
- Cocaine Charlie
- Blue Skies
- Relevance
- Ballad of The Texas Gentlemen
- I'm a Goin' Nowhere