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Review: Alexander Ludwig shines on his new country album ‘Highway 99’

Musician and actor Alexander Ludwig (“The Hunger Games”) shines on his breakthrough studio offering “Highway 99,” which was released via the BBR Music Group/BMG.

Alexander Ludwig
Alexander Ludwig. Photo Credit: Daniel Delgado Jr.
Alexander Ludwig. Photo Credit: Daniel Delgado Jr.

Musician and actor Alexander Ludwig (“The Hunger Games”) shines on his breakthrough studio offering “Highway 99,” which was released via the BBR Music Group/BMG.

It opens with the mid-tempo and uplifting “Sunset Town,” and it is followed by the anthemic lead single “Faded On Me” and the poignant “That’s The Life I Want.”

“Rough Around the Edges” has a spitfire Brantley Gilbert and Justin Moore vibe to it, and “How It Rolls” is refreshing and a great deal of fun.

He picks up the pace with “That Kinda Love” and equally noteworthy are “Like She Wanted To” and “Summer Crazy.”

Other standout tunes include “201 Melrose Avenue” and the catchy “Malibu Blue,” whose vibrant lyrics are pure poetry.

After “Can’t Outrun You,” it closes with the infectious “Love Today” and on a fitting note with the gorgeous ballad “Let Me Be Your Whiskey.”

“Highway 99” is available on digital service providers by clicking here. This album is beautifully done featuring stories that deal with small-town life, wild nights, broken hearts, and big dreams, coupled with a blend of amplified guitars, memorable choruses, and hooks.

The Verdict

Overall, Alexander delivers on his debut studio album “Highway 99.” Each of the 16 songs in this collection has its own identity. He is able to take his fans and listeners on a pleasant musical journey, and one can hear his heart in this musical effort.

Ludwig’s rich, resonant vocals are reminiscent of Kenny Chesney meets David Nail coupled with the adrenaline of Garth Brooks. “Highway 99” garners an A rating. Bravo.

To learn more about multifaceted entertainer Alexander Ludwig, follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 20,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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