Smoke Rings in the Dark

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After two close-but-no-cigar efforts for the now-defunct Decca label, Smoke Rings in the Dark marks Gary Allan's emergence as a major talent. The album was coproduced by MCA Nashville honchos Tony Brown and Mark Wright, who between them have been responsible for dozens of No. 1 country hits in the '90s. Thanks to shrewd song selections, Allan's sound bridges the gap between the contemporary Nashville mainstream and West Coast alt-country with style and integrity. With its haunting Roy Orbison-style refrain, the title track is among the most immediately memorable singles to penetrate country playlists in 1999. The ballads "Bourbon Borderline" and "Greenfields" recall labelmate Mark Chesnutt, whose traditionalist leanings Allan clearly shares. At the same time, he's not averse to slinking and strutting through the zoot-suit swinger "Sorry" and howling a faithful cover of Del Shannon's "Runaway." Smoke Rings should make Allan a bona fide star; it's already established him as a bona fide artist. --Rick Mitchell

Smoke Rings in the Dark,Gary Allan,Mca,Bakersfield Sound,Contemporary Country,Country,Country & Western,Neo-Traditionalist Country,Pop

Average customer rating: the Man This is a fantastic CD satisfied One of the Best One of the best country albums of the past decade

Smoke Rings in the Dark Gary Allan Manufacturer: Mca Nashville ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Alright Guy See If I Care It Would Be You Used Heart for Sale Tough All Over ASIN: B00002CF4F Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. Smoke Rings In The Dark
2. Right Where I Need To Be
3. Don't Tell Mama
4. Lovin' You Against My Will
5. Sorry
6. Cryin' For Nothin'
7. Bourbon Borderline
8. Runaway
9. Learning To Live With Me
10. Cowboy Blues
11. I'm The One
12. Greenfields

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After two close-but-no-cigar efforts for the now-defunct Decca label, Smoke Rings in the Dark marks Gary Allan's emergence as a major talent. The album was coproduced by MCA Nashville honchos Tony Brown and Mark Wright, who between them have been responsible for dozens of No. 1 country hits in the '90s. Thanks to shrewd song selections, Allan's sound bridges the gap between the contemporary Nashville mainstream and West Coast alt-country with style and integrity. With its haunting Roy Orbison-style refrain, the title track is among the most immediately memorable singles to penetrate country playlists in 1999. The ballads "Bourbon Borderline" and "Greenfields" recall labelmate Mark Chesnutt, whose traditionalist leanings Allan clearly shares. At the same time, he's not averse to slinking and strutting through the zoot-suit swinger "Sorry" and howling a faithful cover of Del Shannon's "Runaway." Smoke Rings should make Allan a bona fide star; it's already established him as a bona fide artist. --Rick Mitchell

Customer Reviews:

the Man.......2007-03-19

Hi you guys!
Just wanted to say i just found this guy as of late ,And can't get enough of him.Boy have i been missing out all these years.I think people should talk their favorite singers up more, As they reveiw guy's like him.He is just awesome and i'm getting all his cd's,I also like chris cagle alot give him a try if your not familiar with him.Be blessed you all,and keep the music crankin...Howie <>

This is a fantastic CD.......2006-11-25

I was recently introduced to Gary Allen's music, and this is one of my favorite CDs. I find myself listening to it over and over. Gary Allen has such a great voice, and his band is excellent, too. I don't know why country stations in my area don't play his songs more often. He's a better singer than some of the more famous country celebrities out there. When I'm driving in my car, I find myself turning off the radio and listening to this CD instead.

satisfied.......2006-08-11

I am excited for purchasing this cd because it is better than I expected.I bought it for just one song but I found out that I like all the songs as well.

One of the Best.......2006-02-05

Smoke Rings in the Dark is one of the best albums I own. I love every song on it. I saw Gary Allan in concert when he was touring this album... he sings like his album. A very talented artist.

One of the best country albums of the past decade.......2006-01-23

With "Smoke Rings in the Dark", Gary Allan achieved one of the rarest feats in music--the recording of a great disc that gets better with age. As with some of the very best, regardless of genre, this is an album that one can put on, press the "replay" button, and listen for hours. Allan's soulful voice and the true-to-the-song arrangements combine to make for the sort of moaning honky-tonk music that is simply so good it seems like it's been there forever. If you are at all a fan of country music, and especially of the Bakersfield sound, you must get this album.

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Blowing Smoke Rings in the Dark Scott Berry Manufacturer: Delta Enterprises ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA9O5K Release Date: 2004-08-03

Tracks:

1. Is It Love? (What Your're Feeling)
2. Friday Night
3. Last Time I Will Cry
4. Story in Life
5. Blowing Smoke Rings in the Dark
6. Understaning of Your Needs
7. Lost in a Pattern
8. We Just Get By
9. It's Impossilbe
10. Ain't It Wonderful?

Music Album:

1. Solo Powered
2. Songs From Shannon
3. Stand-Up
4. Swing Wide Your Gate of Love: Best Of, Vol. 1 [Import]
5. That Boy Ain't Right [Explicit Lyrics]
6. The Best of the Best of Merle Haggard
7. The Late Great Townes Van Zandt [Original recording remastered]
8. The Legend Lives On: A Tribute to Bill Monroe
9. The Lonestar Hitchhiker-Vol. One
10. The Pinkermen Set

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