DownTown Mystic's "Mystic Highway Road Trip" Review

Now suppose you are driving on a long road as the sun begins to set. Windows are open and the surroundings are peaceful and cozy. The attitude DownTown Mystic brings to Mystic Highway Road Trip is that one. It does not fade out of your mind and you can hear it throughout the entire record. Each song contributes to the same comfortable vibe.

The first track, “Superstar, To Sir Elton with Love Mix,” doesn't let up. It has lots of zip and maintains it throughout. The song is very forward, immediately drawing your attention. It makes you feel more conscious, as if it's telling you to abandon all else and have fun.

Then, "Live" goes something different. It starts gently and more reverently before it gets bigger and bigger. The chorus is where the emotion grows. Robert Allen's voice is sincere. It is as if he believes everything he says, rather than just singing the song.

“Losing My Mind” continues to build on that feeling. The music is always taut and propels itself forward without stopping. It's the feeling of being torn in two. There's a certain feeling of conflict in this song, and it really does lend it a very personal feel.

“Shadow Walk” slows things down and gives the record a quieter moment. The opening guitar solo is very calm and lends a contemplative, intimate ambiance. Then the instrumental portion kicks in and conveys a lot of information without any words. That peaceful state of mind remains in your mind long after the song is over.

“Fly” is the music that again sets the tone. It feels like you're at the moment where you are looking forward to something, feeling brighter and more hopeful, like you're finally moving on from something. Still, this song is also a reminder that sometimes letting go is not easy. The mixed feeling of hope and doubt is palpable.

The last song, ‘Somebody's Always Doin' Something To Somebody’, brings the record to a cozy close. The music is light and the chorus is the easy singing of people together. I recall the most important thing was the authenticity of the entire record. Robert Allen isn't trying to go with the flow or impress anyone. He tells his stories his way and that's how he does it and that's why this collection is worth revisiting.

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