Red River Drifter is the thirty-third album by American singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey.
Recording
Red River Drifter was recorded in 2013 at Bumpin' Heads Studio and Omnisound Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, and Mole End Studio in Franklin, Tennessee.
Critical reception
In his review in Country Standard Time, Robert Wooldridge observed that "the western feel is still prominent, but Murphey also reveals bluegrass, country, pop and jazz influences on a collection of new compositions." Wooldridge continued:
Wooldridge concluded, "While recent efforts have been largely nostalgic with Murphey's devotion to western music, as well as revisiting some of his own classics such as 'Wildfire', 'Geronimo's Cadillac' and 'What Am I Doing Hangin' Round?', this contemporary collection nicely augments Murphey's impressive catalog."
Track listing
All songs were written by Michael Martin Murphey, Ryan Murphey, and Pat Flynn, except where noted. "Peaceful Country" – 2:42 "Rolling Sky" – 3:27 "Secret Smile" – 3:06 "Faded Blue" – 3:45 "Shake It Off" – 3:53 "Hardscrabble Creek" – 4:12 "Mountain Storm" (Michael Martin Murphey and Ryan Murphey) – 3:33 "The Gathering" – 3:37 "New Old Love" – 2:44 "Unfinished Symphony" – 3:25