A Man Ain't Made of Stone

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No one sings about wedding rings better than Randy Travis. He launched his career with a song about a man staring at the ring "On the Other Hand." On "Day One" from this album, a man stares at the ring his wife left behind, and the bottomless ache of Travis's baritone purr captures the husband's anguish. Real country music is marriage music. It's not about brand-new love; it's about love that's been around the block a few times, and Travis makes you hear the history behind every betrayal, every separation, every reconciliation. Coproducers James Stroud and Byron Gallimore crank up the pop-rock drums and guitars, but in the center of it all is one of the greatest country voices of all time. Not all the material is worthy of that voice, but when Travis sings about a macho husband falling apart or a wife getting ready to leave or a husband inadvertently mentioning the other woman, no one can touch him. Who else under the age of 50 could be as convincing on a song called "The Family Bible and the Farmer's Almanac"? --Geoffrey Himes

A Man Ain't Made of Stone,Randy Travis,Dreamworks,Contemporary Country,Country,Country & Western,New Traditionalist,Pop

Average customer rating: Great Album Amazing voice - Average songs Randy does it again! Still No. 1 in my Book -- It's the Voice! Takes me to another world

A Man Ain't Made of Stone Randy Travis Manufacturer: Dreamworks 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: You and You Alone High Lonesome This Is Me Wind in the Wire Always & Forever ASIN: B00001QGNB Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

1. A Little Bitty Crack In Her Heart
2. A Little Left Of Center
3. A Man Ain't Made Of Stone
4. The Family Bible And The Farmer's Almanac
5. A Heartache In The Works
6. No Reason To Change
7. Where Can I Surrender
8. I'll Be Right Here Loving You
9. Once You've Heard The Truth
10. In A Heart Like Mine
11. Day One
12. Thirteen Mile Goodbye

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No one sings about wedding rings better than Randy Travis. He launched his career with a song about a man staring at the ring "On the Other Hand." On "Day One" from this album, a man stares at the ring his wife left behind, and the bottomless ache of Travis's baritone purr captures the husband's anguish. Real country music is marriage music. It's not about brand-new love; it's about love that's been around the block a few times, and Travis makes you hear the history behind every betrayal, every separation, every reconciliation. Coproducers James Stroud and Byron Gallimore crank up the pop-rock drums and guitars, but in the center of it all is one of the greatest country voices of all time. Not all the material is worthy of that voice, but when Travis sings about a macho husband falling apart or a wife getting ready to leave or a husband inadvertently mentioning the other woman, no one can touch him. Who else under the age of 50 could be as convincing on a song called "The Family Bible and the Farmer's Almanac"? --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

Great Album.......2003-07-05

I have always loved Randy Travis and he proves he's still got it. My favorite song on this album was "No Reason to Change". It has a great tune and message. The song was written by Mentor Williams and I have always been a fan of his songs, he wrote the hit Drift away. This is a great album, you need to get it :)

Amazing voice - Average songs.......2002-10-19

Randy needed a tremendous album to reclaim his popularity as one of country music's best. His voice makes these mostly mediocre songs enjoyable. But Randy's voice wrapped around better songs could go a long way to reviving his singing career. If you haven't already, check out Inspirational Journey. It's a Christian album that even the secular can enjoy!

Randy does it again!.......2001-08-23

I have every one of Randy's cds up to date and i rate this one up at the top. I love the way his voice comes out strong in the main song "A man ain't made of stone" This one and his insperational Journey are 2 of my favorites! Buy this one you won't be sorry!!

Still No. 1 in my Book -- It's the Voice!.......2000-09-16

Okay, so he's done better. But you have to admit, it's impossible for this artist to make a bad album. Simply, the finest male vocalist in country today.

Takes me to another world.......2000-03-03

Someone said of this album that "this is the kind of singing Grammies were made for." I can't think of a better way to describe it.

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6. Beating Around the Bush
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