Album Review of
Baptized by the Blaze

Written by Robert Silverstein
September 18, 2024 - 4:55pm EDT
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Modern day country-rock at its finest, Baptized By The Blaze is the 5th solo album by Georgia-born, Alabama-raised and Nashville-based singer-songwriter India Ramey. Featuring a skilled band, highlighted by the interweaving country-twang of lead guitarist James Mitchell and pedal steel player Scotty Sanders, Baptized By The Blaze kicks off with the solid sound of “Ain’t My First Rodeo”, yet it’s track two, the title track, where the album delivers its most powerful and commanding moment.

Although the 11-track album clocks in at just over a half-hour, the all-original set pulsates with raw energy and satisfies on all fronts. As has been pointed out in reviews from music experts, not only reviewers of country & western but also of underrated lead singers, Baptized By The Blaze benefits from the expert production by Luke Wooten.

For a life-size introduction to the vibrant Country & Western Americana voice of India Ramey, check out the mind-blowing video for the title track. The CD and LP artwork is as eye-popping as the cutting edge sound of “Baptized By The Blaze”.

With the release of her 5th solo album, Baptized By The Blaze India Ramey readily delivers the goods, track after track, and you’d be hard-pressed to locate a better collection of top-shelf Honky-Tonk and country rockers.