Because this Midwestern rookie truly sounds like a genetically engineered Dylan/Springsteen/Mellencamp hybrid, it's tempting to write him off as just another modestly talented roots-rock hopeful. But after a few spins, individual songs kick in, and Ryan's gruff-voiced sensitive-guy persona takes hold, revealing him to be a better-than-average latter-day troubadour. Instant classic: ''Dam.'' B
Originally posted Oct 10, 1997Published in issue #400 Oct 10, 1997Order article reprints
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