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 Traditional country for the modern age May 22, 2009
With fifteen songs that tell us about a variety of life's pleasures and problems, presented in a manner that all traditional country fans can enjoy (except for a few diehards who object to electric guitars and drums), this is an outstanding album. Brad reminds me of Alan Jackson, one of the best country singers of the last two decades. Alan clearly approves of Brad as he puts in a guest appearance on one of the tracks, Out in the parking lot. Brad's other major guest is Dolly Parton, who joins Brad on the choruses of the spiritual song, When I get where I'm going.
The love songs on the album cover s wide spectrum of emotions. At one extreme (I'tt take you back), Brad makes clear that he's never going to take an ex-partner back unless a whole series of impossible things happen, among them the requirement for politicians to stop telling lies and state the facts, which is surely much less likely than another of the requirements -the morning sun rising in the west. At the other extreme (Flowers), Brad takes the other side of the same situation, desperate to rekindle the enthusiasm of an ex-partner, presumably a different one from the woman in the other song. Elsewhere, Brad presents happiness (The world, She's everything, Love is never ending) and remembers another ex-partner fondly (Raining you). He shows how much some men will put up with (Waitin' on a woman) but pokes fun at a woman with a house where obviously no man has been (You need a man around the house), vividly contrasting male and female attitudes to some aspects of life.
Brad sings of life as a professional singer (Easy money), explaining how hard life was before music brought him success. He sings of relaxation (Time well wasted), pointing out the importance of finding time for yourself occasionally, which is wise advice for busy people everywhere. He gives an all-too-brief rendition of a gospel classic (Uncloudy day). The first of several country hits from the album (Alcohol) is perhaps the best song on the entire album. Oddly sung from the perspective of the liquid itself, the song reminds us how good alohol can be sometimes and how bad it can be at other times, all presented in a fun way but with a good underlying message.
The bonus track (Cornology) is a piece of nonsense that, if nothing else, shows that Brad likes to have fun. Judging by the lyrics, I'm wondering if this nonsense is part of a series with other episodes tacked on to his other albums as bonus tracks.
A classic of its time, this album deserves to be heard by every fan of traditional country music.
Go Brad! Feb 24, 2009
I really like his songwriting and guitar playing. I first saw him in concert in 2008. He is a fantastic showman with tremendous talent.He also dabbles in the video portions of his shows. Plus, He's smokin' HOT! A+++++
Another Incredible Album By Brad Paisley! Dec 19, 2008
This album has two incredible radio songs: Alcohol, and Waiting on a Woman. It also had four brand new songs that Brad Paisley sang with other singers! Alan Jackson, Dolly Pardon, a few others, and even William Shatner sing with Brad Paisley on this album! You will not be disappointed!
I was prepared to not like this album as much as his others because of the lack of radio exposure, but the duets made it more than worth it. You will love this album!
Enjoy!
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 no service bad or good Sep 08, 2008
I was charged for this item and as of this date have not received it. Correspondence with Vincent Books has done no good. I should have received it by no later than August 25 and this is September 9. No cd no return of money.
 Good ol' country music Aug 23, 2008
This is a good album of solid classic style country music. I hadn't tried any music by this artist and bought the album without any preconceived notions about it. It's enjoyable. Only thing - it has these tracks that are just a few seconds long with mumbling on them that I don't get and dont like.
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