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Richard Lynch – Pray on the Radio

Florian Buechtingby Florian Buechting

Richard Lynch - Pray on the Radio

Richard Lynch - Pray on the Radio
4.6

Rating

 4.6/5

Flyctory.com Pros

  • Straight, traditional style Christian Country album
  • Very good storytelling

The market for Christian music and Christian country music is absolutely competitive in the United States. Here and there, I am having a look into it. The most frequented artist I feature is indeed Jenn Bostic. With Pray on the Radio, I now also have a second time look into the music of Richard Lynch. Just in time for Easter, he released his new album on 18th April 2025. It comes with the subtitle Songs of Inspiration.

 

Richard Lynch – About The Artist

Richard Lynch is a US-American country musician, who is originally from Lebanon in Ohia. Born on 5th December 1962, he spend his childhood and youth on the family operated farm. Starting to play the guitar at the age of 13, he had his first gig two years later and founded his own band at the age of 18.  He has released eight albums so far. I had a listen into his sixth one, Radio Friend, released in 2023. Lynch is a member of the Independent Country Music Hall of Fame.

 

Richard Lynch – Pray on the Radio – Track by Track

The twelve track album lasts 41 minutes.

1. Thankful Grateful & Blessed

Oh Lord, I’m thankful, I’m grateful and I am blessed are the first words of Pray on the Radio. The track comes with very traditional country music vibes – and a clear religious attitude. The song is nice a listen, though. I am sure the key audience likes it.

2. High Above The Midnight Sky

The second song mixes country with gospel elements. Lynch starts with describing the stars on a clear midnight sky and then thinks about heaven above it. Joy and laughters everywhere, there’s no sorrow, no despair – that’s how he is imagining it is up there. The song comes with a nice instrumental arrangement and is thus overall enjoyable.

3. The Phone Call

You cannot deny that Richard Lynch is really good in telling stories. This one starts with an old friend, who listened to a Richard Lynch song on the radio and felt like contacting him. The chorus ends with but I’m giving my troubles to Jesus starting now. The style of the track is in line with the two songs before – a rather straight and traditional sound, which is well arranged and produced.

4. Starting Now

This one is another catch-up with an old friend. The story is a bit too much for me. I dedicated my life to the Lord – yeah, he’s my new best friend. Lynch is happy that he turned his life around. The slower track is a nice listen on the melodic side and thus leads to a very emotional experience.

5. God And Country

Richard Lynch’s songbook is majorly about God And Country – so the title of this track feels very straightforward. In this personal track, Lynch struggles with today we stand divided, not united like before and resumes that only God can lead us back to where we need to go. Thus, there are some social-critic vibes in here, even though I might not fully agree to its way to solve it. I do agree that likely I believe the founders of our country are turning in their graves. Thus, I really like this song.

6. He’ll Make Everything Alright

While the style of the songs so far has been rather on the calmer sight, Richard Lynch takes a more rhythmic and rocking way here. He’ll Make Everything Alright is a very energetic message, which directly links to God and Country. A very straight song in a three minute listen.

7. Pray On The Radio

Now, it’s time for the title track of the album. The song relates to Richard Lynch’s work as a radio host. Do we mind if we pray on the radio? Do you mind we talk about the lord? one of his guests is asking. This leads to a very nice listen.

8. One Breath Away

The title track is followed by One Breath Away. The song is about the passing of his grandparents. An angel is told Lynch that everything is fine. He is thankful for the memories he had with them and also reflects about his role as a father on his own. Another really beautifully told, personal story on the album.

9. Grandpa And Grandma

Time for vocal music again with Grandpa And Grandma. The song praises Lynch’s ancestors, their long-lasting marriage and them being a role model for his life. Of course, grandpa and grandma loved god, family and country. Thus, the song cannot deny a bit of genre stereotypes. The song is very slow with some intense instrumental elements, which overall leads to a very touching.

10. Wait For Me

The tenth is dedicated to the death of Richard Lynch’s mother. The lyrics are full of thankfulness. Last night I was told you were ready to leave with God. Of course, there is a religious part in it as well. Nonetheless, it is one of the most touching moments of Pray on the Radio.

11. Why Me Lord

While most of the songs in here describe a certain situation in Richard Lynch’s life, Why Me Lord is more like a talk with God. Thus, the penultimate song is a very personal listen on the one hand, but also very specific. For me being not religious at all, it likely works out worse than for the typical Pray on the Radio listener.

12. The Baptism Of Jessie Taylor

The last song features a track originally performed by the Gaither Vocal Band. It rather has a gospel-like character, which might be a lovely way to close this album for the key audience.

 

Richard Lynch – Pray on the Radio – Spotify

Here is the album on Spotify:

 

Richard Lynch – Pray on the Radio – My View

One reason why I don’t present that many Christian country releases in here is that I’m just not the target audience at all. Nonetheless, I can absolutely appreciate it is a well-written album. The songs are lovely listens and come with good storytelling. If you like or do not mind the religious references Richard Lynch’s Pray on the Radio is definitely worth a listen.

Favorite Song: God And Country

 

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