The Truth About Men

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Like most every other talented contemporary singer, Byrd constantly maneuvers through a treacherous minefield: Music Row's insistence on compromises to assure "a wider audience" (read: radio airplay). He's faced that dilemma on nearly all of his albums, which include a couple of gems amid a bed of marginal, trite, or even unlistenable material. A bit of the latter leaks into the mix this time as well--the banality of "How'd I Wind Up in Jamaica" and a live version of "Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo" reflect Nashville's obsessions with Jimmy Buffett-flavored fare. However, it's uphill from there. The title track (with Andy Griggs, Montgomery Gentry, and Blake Shelton) both celebrates and spoofs macho stereotypes. Portraits of small-town life in "Tiny Town" and "That's What Keeps Her Getting By" do far more to reflect Byrd's heart and substance. Even the barroom singalong "Drinkin' Bone" succeeds by fusing an animated vocal with a crackling arrangement (think the Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Women"). Beyond the throwaways, it's reassuring that, overall, Byrd's understated poignancy, sensitivity, and swagger-with-a-wink prove triumphant. --Rich Kienzle

The Truth About Men,Tracy Byrd,RCA,Contemporary Country,Country,Country & Western,New Traditionalist,Pop

Average customer rating: We ain't wrong, we ain't sorry... "Truth" Is Good But Safe Brand new to Tracy Byrd's music...already luvin' it Romantic and Alive! Welcome back, Tracy!!!!!!!!!

The Truth About Men Tracy Byrd Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: I'm From The Country Ten Rounds Tracy Byrd No Ordinary Man Love Lessons ASIN: B00009VTXP Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

1. Drinkin' Bone
2. You Feel Good
3. How'd I Wind Up In America
4. Tiny Town
5. The Truth About Men
6. Making Memories Of Us
7. That's What Keeps Her Getting By
8. When You Go
9. Baby Put Your Clothes On
10. Somewhere I Wanna Go
11. Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo (Live Version)

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Like most every other talented contemporary singer, Byrd constantly maneuvers through a treacherous minefield: Music Row's insistence on compromises to assure "a wider audience" (read: radio airplay). He's faced that dilemma on nearly all of his albums, which include a couple of gems amid a bed of marginal, trite, or even unlistenable material. A bit of the latter leaks into the mix this time as well--the banality of "How'd I Wind Up in Jamaica" and a live version of "Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo" reflect Nashville's obsessions with Jimmy Buffett-flavored fare. However, it's uphill from there. The title track (with Andy Griggs, Montgomery Gentry, and Blake Shelton) both celebrates and spoofs macho stereotypes. Portraits of small-town life in "Tiny Town" and "That's What Keeps Her Getting By" do far more to reflect Byrd's heart and substance. Even the barroom singalong "Drinkin' Bone" succeeds by fusing an animated vocal with a crackling arrangement (think the Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Women"). Beyond the throwaways, it's reassuring that, overall, Byrd's understated poignancy, sensitivity, and swagger-with-a-wink prove triumphant. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

We ain't wrong, we ain't sorry..........2004-05-18

I never listened to Country music at all until I got kicked out of my house and I had to live with some hillbillys that listened to country all the time. Around then, it just grew on me.

I learned and discovered all kinds of great artists such as Johnny Cash, Alabama, Alan Jackson, and Tracy Byrd. The first song I heard by him was "Drinking Bone". Not only is that a catchy tune but it is also a great drinking song (Duh). Another song I heard on the radio that caught my attention was the title-track. It really does tell the truth about men. If you want to check out some good modern country then pick this up.

"Truth" Is Good But Safe.......2004-03-01

Prime Cuts: Tiny Town, Somewhere I Wanna Go, Making Memories of Us

Tracy Byrd may sing about "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo," but his career seems to have nine lives. After a successful stint with MCA Records in the early 90s, his commercial appeal waned towards the close of the decade. He continued to have some hits, but more misses. Thanks to RCA Records, his career was revitalized: In 2002 Byrd returned to the pinnacle of the Billboard country singles chart with "Ten Rounds." "Ten Rounds" is a jovial drinking song, not dissimilar to Garth Brooks' buoyant "Pina Colada," with an island feel to it. "Ten Rounds" resurfaces again on this album as a live version, though Byrd's performance here bears little variance to the studio version.

So, how do you follow up such success? Sticking to the adage, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," Byrd returns this time with the equally infectious drinking song "Drinkin' Bone." And to capitalize on country music's obsession with "island influenced music" (a la Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney), Byrd shows up again with "How D'I Wind Up in Jamaica." Both are radio friendly ditties and Byrd certainly has reaped the rewards. Both songs were top 10 hits. However, for me, both songs are safe and tiresome. I had wished Byrd had tackled something more substantial or at least different.

Thankfully that's where the drinking "island influenced" songs end. Much better is the maudlin ballad "Tiny Town." A paean to small town values; here we hear more depth to Byrd as an artist as he movingly breathes meaning into each syllable on this excellent Keith Stegall (writer and producer for Alan Jackson) masterpiece. Rodney Crowell's "Making Memories of Us" is another ballad worthy of repeated plays.

Another gem comes towards the end of the album. "Somewhere I Wanna Go," a piano led heartbreak opus filled with rich imageries. Insightful, vivid and sung with great passion, heartbreak has never sounded better. Cracking up the pace, "Baby Put Your Clothes On" shows us the lighter side of Byrd. "Clothes," a much welcomed Paul Overstreet co-write, finds Byrd singing blissfully about romancing his better half. Unadulterated delight captured in song!

Trying to move away from the stereo typed love songs, Byrd recorded the title cut. Though it was supposed to be a comical take on the male species, I find it insipid, cliché and lack lustrous. The additional vocal support from Andy Griggs, Blake Shelton and Montgomery Gentry doesn't help either. I was also disappointed that "Lately (I have Been Dreaming about Babies)," a minor hit for Byrd, released just before this album, was not included. "Lately," in my opinion, is one of the best ballads Byrd has had ever recorded. Not dissimilar to Gary Allan's no.1 "Tough Little Boys," "Lately" chronicles the feelings of a man from falling in love to marriage to thinking of starting a family.

Nevertheless, this is a good Tracy Byrd album, though Byrd's not at his best. While I await Byrd's tour de force, in the meantime, this will do.

Brand new to Tracy Byrd's music...already luvin' it.......2004-01-03

This is the only Tracy Byrd album that I own at the moment, aside from his the 20th Century Masters version of his greatest hits. T-Byrd...great voice, and talented, who deserves a little more airplay and attention. This is REAL country!

Romantic and Alive!.......2003-12-25

For Country Music fans, especially fans of Tracy Byrd, this is a MUST have CD! Tracy Byrd has given off great music in the past years but his CD's just keep getting better and better! This CD is filled with EVERYTHING. Fun and goofy...to heart-touching tear jerkers...and smooth and crisp romantic country songs.

A few songs will catch you off guard with the first sentence, and make you think WHAT?! But the song gets better. For example, his song "You Feel Good"...starts off with "I like sleeping in the nude when it's hot and the moon is cool". The song is definately a Husband and Wife song...Another romantic...yet upbeat song is "Baby put your clothes on". It's a nice dancing song! And one of my favaorites is "Making memories of us". The lyrics just steal your attention..."I want to sleep with you forever I want to die in your arms in a Cabin by a meadow where the wild bees swarm..." Tracy Byrd truly has an amazing voice for all these songs! They send chills throughout your body!

In addition to these, there are wonderful down-to-earth songs like "Tiny Town". And all songs are truthful...especially "The Truth About Men!" The first time I heard this song I thought it was AWFUL because of what it said, now I find it hilarious! I just hope whoever I end up marrying is different than the MAJORITY of men! Haha! WONDERFUL CD GO BUY IT!

Welcome back, Tracy!!!!!!!!!.......2003-11-23

This CD is wonderful. Thank you Tracy for recording again after too long of an absence on the charts. "Drinkin' Bone" and the "Truth about Men" are good ol' honky tonk songs. Country music has wandered away from its roots. Some of the artists seem to be changing to songs that are not in the title of "country" - REAL honest to goodness country music. That is just sad in my opinion. This new CD by Tracy has well been worth the wait! I give it 5 stars! Dee Haskins

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The Truth About Men Tracy Byrd Manufacturer: Sbme Special Mkts. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000JSI7EE Release Date: 2006-10-31

Tracks:

1. Drinkin' Bone
2. You Feel Good
3. How'd I Wind Up in Jamaica
4. Tiny Town
5. Truth About Men - Tracy Byrd, Montgomery Gentry, Andy Griggs, Blake Shelton
6. Making Memories of Us
7. That's What Keeps Her Getting By
8. When You Go
9. Baby Put Your Clothes On
10. Somewhere I Wanna Go
11. Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo [Live][*]

Average customer rating: Impeccable taste

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Customer Reviews:

Impeccable taste.......2006-02-17

Mary Carewe is a Britisher with impeccable taste in lyrics and a delightful and fascinating voice. This is high-toned cabaret or, as she dubs her intimate program, "serious cabaret". If you like Ute Lemper or Bolcom and Morris, you'll enjoy Mary Çarewe. This is her only solo CD to date, but I can't help but believe that more are in the works for this talented soprano. Her big vocal range is matched by her big voice, which regularly accompanies symphonic orchestras in the UK and Europe in programs of modern music and pop, i.e., would you believe a program of James Bond film title songs with the Hallé orchestra?

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1. Theatre of the Unheard
2. This Side [Hybrid SACD]
3. Those Tear Jerking Songs
4. Through The Years: A Retrospective [Box set]
5. Tombstone Every Mile
6. Transparent
7. Treasures Left Behind: Remembering Kate Wolf
8. Turning for Home
9. Two Roads: Live in Australia [Live]
10. Ultimate Clint Black

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