Chris Ramey’s latest single "(I Find I Can't Get Stoned Enough To) Make You Kind" is filled with playful charm and genuine emotion

Chris Ramey, a multi-instrumentalist from Longmont, Colorado, gives us a wonderful single, "(I Find I Can't Get Stoned Enough To) Make You Kind." It sounds both old-fashioned and new at the same time. The song stands out as a fun but honest update to his growing catalog, one that stays true to tradition while quietly bending it.

Ramey's unique ability to mix styles is on full display here, as he channels the Bakersfield honkytonk sound through a modern, self-aware lens. The song has a lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek feel, but it never feels like a gimmick. Instead, it comes across as a charming portrait of an artist who balances humor and humanity. The instrumentation is full of life and personality, thanks to Ramey's ability to play many instruments and his West Virginian roots. This makes the song feel real.

People have said the song sounds like a mix of Willie Nelson and Ween, which makes sense because it alternates between warm country storytelling and subtle weirdness. The mix of sounds makes the song instantly memorable, with a twang that makes you want to tap your toes and a personality that makes people want to hear more.

"I Find I Can't Get Stoned Enough To Make You Kind" strengthens Chris Ramey's status as a unique voice in roots music, one who respects tradition but doesn't take himself too seriously. This song would fit in just as well on a dusty highway playlist as it would on a late-night indie radio show. It makes you want to listen to more of "Children's Songs for Adults Only."

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