Nobody Love, Nobody Gets Hurt

Country Music Magazine
[Suzy Bogguss] has finally come fully forward as producer and songwriter with husband Doug Crider. Nobody Love... sees Bogguss and Crider take the reins completely, and the outcome is surprising and more intimate than any of her previous albums.

People
As much as her success comes from a sensuous singing style, Bogguss also owes it to her idiosyncratic choice of material ... proof that Bogguss can see more in a song than its surface. She also chooses illustrious backup performances, including Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea, and Trisha Yearwood....

Tracks:

Just Enough Rope
When I Run
I Wish Hearts Would Break
Nobody Love, Nobody Gets Hurt
Family Tree
Somebody To Love
Moonlight And Roses
Take Me Back
From Where I Stand
I Surrender
Train Of Thought

Customer Reviews:

5 star singer maybe, but not 5 star songs on here.......2005-04-22

Suzy Bogguss does have a fine voice, I'll admit, and when she puts it to first rate songs, the result is wonderful. But I can't in good conscience say that's what we have here, despite the presence of many songwriters (Kim Richey,Tony Arata,Matraca Berg) whose work I usually love. The biggest problem is the songs are a bit lackluster here and on some of the songs that ARE good, the decisions of Bogguss and her hubby (Doug Crider co-produces with her here) sink the song.

HIGHLIGHTS:
She didn't have any chart hits off this from what I understand, but "From Where I Stand" is probably the closest in sound to anything on country radio these days. A newly jilted woman realizes that she's getting her just deserts as her ex who left someone for her does the same again. It's a passable lyric from Kim Richey but she's done better. The low-key "Take me Back" makes use of Garth Brooks for a harmony vocal and it's a charmer. The title cut is an improbable tale of a botched robbery that works nonetheless because of a good reading by Bogguss. "I Surrender" is a tune she co-wrote with Crider and it's a good one.

LOWS:
"When I Run" is one of the tunes I think was sabotaged by its handling. The lyric about emotional intimacy ("I know tryin' to hide is crazy/Walking out won't save me/My demons only chase me when I run") is a great one from Skip Ewing. But the song is way too overproduced and would have been better off with a more "folk" arrangement: just a little acoustic guitar, maybe some steel flavouring here and there, and a shaker. Lose the drums and piano and slow the song down. The other problem I have is Kathy Mattea, who is IDEAL for that type of understated material, is mixed so low she might as well not be here. Talk about wasted resources..."Family Tree" is a trite number about familial ties. "Just Enough Rope" is a by-the-numbers Nashville throwaway.

BOTTOM LINE:
There's not enough distinction on here to make me pull this off the shelf much. You'll definitely not want to purchase this one unheard.

Wonderful Music.......2002-03-15

Thank you Suzy for continuing to make wonderful music, you will always have your admirers out here! Best wishes. Album highly recommended, great material and performances.

Incredible Talent, this Suzy Bogguss!.......1999-07-20

"Nobody Love, Nobody Gets Hurt" is the first Suzy Bogguss project that I purchased! I've been aware of Suzy as a singer since around 1992, but I never realized just how talented she was until I heard this project! And this recording fully showcases her abilities and her incredible talent! There are lesser singers being promoted in country music these days, but this gal has got a voice that just won't quit!! "I Surrender" is one of the most beautiful songs you'll hear in country music today. "Just Enough Rope" is a great, fun song! "From Where I Stand" and "Somebody To Love" are both great! Harmony is the bottom line on "Train Of Thought"! This Suzy Bogguss recording is PURE ENJOYMENT!!!

Just gets better with each album!.......1999-07-07

Suzy never seems to disappoint her fans when they hear her new music. With the album Nobody Love, Nobody Gets Hurt, her talent for pleasing her audience is no exception. Suzy can take you on an emtional roller coaster with the groove of tunes like "Just Enough Rope" and then find your emotional side with songs like "When I Run." Suzy again shows that with each album she makes she only gets better! I give this cd 6 Stars!

Her best since "Aces"!.......1999-03-15

As usual, Suzy follows her own musical path and delivers a solid album of songs that has little in common with the typical ear-candy found on the country radio dial. Each cut here is distinguished by its intelligent lyric and wonderful, sometimes quirky melody. Don't be misled by the guest roster: Patty, Kathy and Trisha are barely audible in their background vocals. Frankly, that's all the better. Suzy's voice shines like it never has before, and the song selection is a delightful trip from blues to folk ballads to light rock to bluegrass. This is NOT BACKGROUND MUSIC. It's an album you'll actually listen to, repeatedly, and enjoy more each time.

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