| 1. Remember When [Vocal Version] |
| 2. It's Five O'Clock Somewhere [Vocal Version] |
| 3. That'd Be Alright [Vocal Version] |
| 4. Hot Mama [Vocal Version] |
| 5. I'm Tryin' [Vocal Version] |
| 6. Remember When [Karaoke Version] |
| 7. It's Five O'Clock Somewhere [Karaoke Version] |
| 8. That'd Be Alright [Karaoke Version] |
| 9. Hot Mama [Karaoke Version] |
| 10. I'm Tryin' [Karaoke Version] |
Alan Jackson & Trace Adkins,Karaoke,Brentwood,Karaoke,Pop
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Live at Texas Stadium
Alan Jackson , George Strait , and Jimmy Buffett Manufacturer: Mca Nashville ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BTJC22 Release Date: 2007-04-03 |
Tracks:
- Honk If You Honky Tonk
- Murder On Music Row
- Milk Cow Blues
- Cowboys Like Us
- All My Ex's Live In Texas
- Hey Good Lookin'
- Sea Of Heartbreak
- Northeast Texas Women
- Boats To Build
- Margaritaville
- It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere
- Designated Drinker
- Texas Women
- Seven Bridges Road
- Where I Come From
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Recorded live at Dallas's Texas Stadium in 2004, this long-delayed release is worth the wait. Over 15 tracks, the three superstars sing together, separately, and in pairs for what turns out to be both a musical treat and a long draw of fun. Strait, who normally stands stock still in concert, loosens up and--surprise!--talks between songs ("That's country right there now"), and if my ears heard right, may actually say the word "ass." His is the strongest section musically, as he uses the western-swing classic "Milk Cow Blues" to stretch out with a fine showcase of his Ace in the Hole Band, and brings Jackson out for a masterful version of their hit "Murder on Music Row." But Jackson's set offers a personality-rich rendition of "Where I Come From," as well as a bluegrass version of Steve Young's "Seven Bridges Road" and a sturdy cover of "Texas Women," Hank Williams Jr.'s exercise in Lone Star braggadocio. Buffett gets a little too cute on "Margaritaville," on which over-the-top chorines shout, "Salt! Salt! Salt!" But when Jackson and Strait join him for a rousing romp through "Hey, Good Lookin'," you can almost see the ghost of Hank Sr. dancing in the aisles. --Alanna NashCustomer Reviews:
Great Key West Country!.......2007-07-06
Fun, but seems like you had to be there.......2007-07-04
Buffett master of style.......2007-06-09
shining in so many musical genres makes him worth remembering and truly above the average pop star in the
opinion of this humble music teacher.
Live at Texas Stadium.......2007-06-08
Multiple stars are good!.......2007-06-04
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Precious Memories
Alan Jackson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000E6UJP6 Release Date: 2006-02-28 |
Tracks:
- Blessed Assurance
- Softly And Tenderly
- I Love To Tell The Story
- When We All Get To Heaven
- 'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
- In The Garden
- Are You Washed In The Blood?
- I'll Fly Away
- What A Friend We Have In Jesus
- Standing On The Promises
- Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
- Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
- The Old Rugged Cross
- How Great Thou Art
- I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You
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A few decades ago nearly every country singer had at least one--often more--gospel albums in their catalog. Today, aside from gospel veteran Amy Grant, who balances the sacred and secular, and Randy Travis, that concept has long faded. For Alan Jackson, however, treating the musical past as present has been a way of life, as it is with these 15 timeless hymns from his youth. Recorded with just two acoustic guitars and a piano, it was originally a private Christmas present to his mother. The spare instrumentation is surprisingly robust behind his flawless readings of "I'll Fly Away," "Softly and Tenderly," "How Great Thou Art," "Are You Washed in the Blood?," and "The Old Rugged Cross," all as beguilingly unpretentious as any of his country hits. Instead of an all-star duet, wife Denise and daughters Mattie and Ali join in on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus." In the end, what began as a private bequest becomes a moving, eloquent gift to Jackson's entire audience. --Rich KienzleCustomer Reviews:
Precious Memories.......2007-07-18
You will love this album.......2007-06-27
One thing that I will definately recommend to readers of this review- you MUST buy the companion DVD in which Alan Jackson performs these songs live at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The DVD includes 2 songs that weren't shown on the CMT presentation. Alan really gets the joint jumping during the renditions of "Are You Washed in the Blood/I'll Fly Away" The DVD is available through this website. Please get it!
Get Randy Travis instead.......2007-06-24
Wonderful .......2007-06-21
This is an exceptional CD. It offers a great selection of songs which are sung superbly with sincere warmth. It is one of those Cd's that you can listen to while you are relaxing or just doing your housework.
Please Alan, give us some more gospel recordings like this soon.
Very well done.......2007-06-04
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Like Red on a Rose
Alan Jackson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000HDZKAA Release Date: 2006-09-26 |
Tracks:
- Anywhere On Earth You Are
- Good Imitation Of The Blues
- Like Red On A Rose
- Nobody Said That It Would Be Easy
- Don't Change On Me
- The Firefly's Song
- Wait A Minute
- Had It Not Been You
- A Woman's Love
- Don't Ask Why
- Aa Lovely As You
- Where Do I Go From Here (A Trucker's Song)
- Bluebird
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The idea of twang king Alan Jackson pairing up with Alison Krauss for an album of love songs might seem heretical to some, especially if they heard only the first cut, the adult-contemporary ballad "Anywhere on Earth You Are." But producer Krauss, whom Jackson approached to make a traditional bluegrass record, always knew there was a sensuous heart beating beneath his aw-shucks demeanor, one that would fit perfectly with the intimate repertoire, genre-bending musical framework, and virtuoso players she'd always chosen for herself. (Robert Lee Castleman, one of Krauss's favorite writers, weighs in with four tunes, and Ron Block, Jerry Douglas, and Dan Tyminski, Krauss's Union Station cohorts, anchor the band.) Jackson, it turns out, also wanted a chance to reflect on the ups and downs of his long marriage, apart from 1998's daring, spoken-word hit "I'll Go On Loving You," a far lustier admission than anything included here. If there's a downside to this brilliant, if unlikely pairing, it's that Krauss's somber program could benefit from something a tad more libidinous or uptempo. But what is here is so beautifully chosen and performed (with spare, affecting harmony vocals by Lee Ann Womack, Cheryl White, Sidney and Suzanne Cox, and Krauss herself) that it's hard to quibble. Throughout, and especially on the ballad "Wait a Minute" and his own dusted-off "A Woman's Love" (1998), Jackson, who explores his rich, lower register more frequently than in the past, comes across like Don Williams in his prime. He's a middle-aged man taking stock of what and who matters most to him in life, and speaking his heart without artifice. In the title track, a song so bone-marrow deep it might bring you to your knees, Jackson declares, "I love you like all little children love pennies." That line that may sound odd and superficial by itself, but in Jackson's nuanced reading, it takes on a nearly spiritual yearning. This album, like the gospel Precious Memories before it, proves that while Jackson--the most nominated performer in CMA history--may be nearing 50, he's not ready to quit challenging himself as an artist. --Alanna NashMore from Alan Jackson
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like red in a rose.......2007-07-01
Great Album.......2007-06-16
Not as country as I always thought Alan was........2007-06-04
Then I borrowed the album from a friend of mine to give it a listen; I intended to give Alan Jackson a chance.
I knew quickly that I didn't like the overall tone and sound of the album.
I classify country artists in three categories based on their sound and the themes of their songs: people who have more of a country theme, people who sound more country, and then those who clearly have both. I like to refer to the third group as "pure" country. And I love pure country the most. Alan Jackson has always fallen into that category for me.
I'm a diehard fan of country music. I enjoy many other types of music, but country has always been my favorite. Alan Jackson's pure country sound and theme has always been one of my favorites. "Like Red on a Rose" is a solid letdown from that. It doesn't seem to have any of Alan's usual pure country self. The sound of the album is far from it, and the themes too seem out of the range of usual country songs. To me, the album isn't really country.
I do like artists who explore their sounds, but this seems to be a fruitless exploration. And besides, if you're such a hitmaker as Alan Jackson, pray tell, WHY would you EVER want to change your sound so dramatically? I also don't understand how such a bluegrass wonder as Alison Krauss, while producing on this album, let Alan slide so far from his usual sound.
Apart from the sound that I dislike, the albums songs themselves don't seem to be up to par either. Usually when I listen to an album, a few songs will immediately leap out at me on the first listen-through, and they'll slowly become my favorites. I gave "Like Red on a Rose" FOUR listens, and never once did any of the songs leap out at me. The whole album was one single monotonous, boring blur to both my ears and mind. If you were to ask me now about any of the individual songs on the album, I wouldn't be able to tell you a thing. They were simply that forgettable.
The whole album would be that forgettable if its blatant contrast to Alan's usual sound and quality didn't make it noteworthy. And I honestly wish that the album was forgettable or non-existant.
Alan Jackson Great singer.......2007-05-28
He always puts out winners and this one is too!
You will not be disappointed!
Could be better.......2007-05-15
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License to Chill
Jimmy Buffett Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00029P9X2 Release Date: 2004-07-13 |
Tracks:
- Hey Good Lookin' (with Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and George Strait)
- Boats To Build (with Alan Jackson)
- License To Chill (with Kenny Chesney)
- Coast Of Carolina
- Piece Of Work (with Toby Keith)
- Anything, Anytime, Anywhere
- Trip Around The Sun (with Martina McBride)
- Simply Complicated
- Coastal Confessions
- Sea Of Heartbreak (with George Strait)
- Conky Tonkin' (with Clint Black)
- Playin' The Loser Again (with Bill Withers)
- Window On The World
- Someone I Used To Love (with Nanci Griffith)
- Scarlet Begonias
- Back To The Island
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Country music's infatuation with the puka-shell rock of Jimmy Buffett has been one of the genre's less fortunate indulgences. Most of Nashville's hat acts do little more than dip their toe in the water and do nothing to build upon Buffett's signature sounds. That's why License to Chill, which features a plethora of Music City guests (Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Clint Black, George Strait, Martina McBride, Toby Keith) along with Bill Withers and Nanci Griffith, seems like a bad idea. But the album, on which the Key West hedonist performs his favorite "bar gig" songs, as he calls them, often delights. As someone who began his songwriting career in Nashville (and who's also recorded more than half his albums there), Buffett isn't just slumming, as his choice of covers (from such writers as Guy Clark, John Hiatt, Hank Williams, and Jerry Garcia) proves. What could have been little more than a lark, then, ends up being a showcase for Buffett the serious songwriter and song finder. Although he does indulge in the occasional beach-minded thong-writing, Chill is a surprisingly satisfying album aimed less at the Parrothead crowd and more toward an audience who remembers the Buffett of 30 years ago, a man who struggled to make his mark among Nashville's most revered tunesmiths. --Alanna NashCustomer Reviews:
Buffett grabbed me into his crazy little world with this one .......2007-07-01
A rousing cover of Hank Williams' "Hey Good Lookin' " (recorded with several big-named country artists) was the perfect ditty to lead off this album, but the song's carefree sound and attitude don't fully define "License to Chill." Many of these tunes take the time to reflect on life, aging, love and heartbreak. The title track, however, like the opening song, has all the reflection of a Budweiser commercial. Still, that's OK. Buffett seemed to be making some statements in creating this CD: First off, he's earned his right to chill royally, and second, he wanted to get back to his apparent country roots, which he certainly accomplished in spades.
The more mesmerizing and harmonic tunes from this CD are the slower-paced ones such as "Boats to Build" (with Alan Jackson), "Coast of Carolina," "Anything Anytime Anywhere," "Trip Around the Sun" (with Martina McBride), "Coastal Confessions" and "Sea of Heartbreak" (with George Strait), all beautiful compositions that shocked me into truly respecting Buffett's outlook and musical talent. My personal favorite from this plethora of amazing tunes is "Window on the World," a mid-tempo, down-home country song if there ever was one. On it, Buffett's voice is severely baritone (purposely hungover-sounding?), while his lyrics are candid, philosophical and resigned, but also convey a hint of mischievousness and sparkle for life. A great slide guitar and solid acoustic guitar work also enhance this most tuneful of tunes.
There's some cool, more rugged tracks as well. The confident and self-knowing "Piece of Work" (with Toby Keith), the humorous and true-to-life "Simply Complicated," and "Conky Tonkin" (with Clint Black) would each satisfy the insatiable restlessness of any true country fan. Meanwhile, bona fide Buffett fans will take heart with the album's last two songs, "Scarlet Begonias" and "Back to the Island," which are full of enough lighthearted lyrics and islandlike sounds to make one realize JB would never totally abandon the seaside fluff he's so aptly made a great living at. From slow-dancing prom songs to organic country to a rollicking good time, "License to Chill" is a fantastic piece of work from top to bottom, by a longtime musical artist who managed to erase my condescending scorn and attain my utmost respect with one fell swoop of a CD. In the end, "License to Chill" also accomplishes what it perhaps set out to do: help others enjoy life, despite its bothersome inadequacies and travails.
Escapism via Buffett.......2007-01-31
A Bit Heavy On The Country For Me.......2006-11-15
To much country.......2006-11-12
Good Buffett duets.......2006-11-04
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Greatest Hits 2 [Regular Edition]
Alan Jackson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000BV1HH Release Date: 2004-03-23 |
Tracks:
- Little Bitty
- Everything I Love
- Who's Cheatin' Who
- There Goes
- I'll Go On Loving You
- Right On The Money
- Gone Crazy
- Little Man
- Pop A Top
- The Blues Man
- It Must Be Love
- www.memory
- When Somebody Loves You
- Where I Come From
- Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)
- Drive (For Daddy Gene)
- It's Five O' Clock Somewhere
- Remember When
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You don't have to get very far into Alan Jackson's splendid second anthology of hits before you're struck by how well the rangy Georgian has built his catalogue and how beautifully Keith Stegall continually produces his songs, filling the instrumental breaks with unexpectedly creative solos. While Jackson's choice of cover songs is usually inspired ("Pop-A-Top," "Little Bitty"), he's a deft writer, alternating his tongue-in-cheek, Sheriff Andy Taylor persona with his "just a singer of simple songs" earnestness, lacing it all with an unfettered delivery and a Haggardesque dedication to the bedrock honky-tonk sound. There are times when he edges too close to formula, running the romanticized, small-town, cornbread-and-chicken conceits ("Where I Come From") into the ground. But then he quickly redeems himself with a lip-tremblingly good "Drive" or "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)." This package consists of two discs, 16 hits and two new cuts filling the first and an unnecessary and somewhat inferior eight album tracks occupying the second. Of the two new songs, the emotional husband-and-wife ballad "Remember When" handily outdistances the too-trite "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" with perennial smart-ass Jimmy Buffett. Jackson's too good an artist to settle for such an easy reach, but hey, let's cut him a little slack. He's paid his dues. --Alanna NashCustomer Reviews:
One of My Favorites.......2007-03-10
Always great service........2007-01-11
Alan Jackson Greatest Hits Volume II.......2007-01-10
remarkable.......2006-11-02
AWESOME... review by a musician.......2006-10-21
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Alan Jackson - Greatest Hits Collection
Alan Jackson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002VPP Release Date: 1995-10-24 |
Tracks:
- Chattahoochee (Extended Mix)
- Gone Country
- She's Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues)
- Midnight In Montgomery
- Tall, Tall Trees
- Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
- I'll Try
- Don't Rock The Jukebox
- Livin' On Love
- Summertime Blues
- Love's Got A Hold On You
- (Who Says) You Can't Have It All
- Home
- Wanted
- I Don't Even Know Your Name
- Dallas
- Here In The Real World
- Someday
- Mercury Blues
- I'd Love You All Over Again
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As a superstar who's revered by both the young country audience and traditionalists, Alan Jackson is at his finest when he's steers clear of trifles like "Chattahoochie" and takes those younger fans to school. Here he does just that by paying respects to Hank ("Midnight in Montgomery"), swearing allegiance to George Jones ("Don't Rock the Jukebox"), and calling out all those newcomers who've decided it's time to get twangy now that country's hot ("Gone Country"). All of it pales next to "Here in the Real World," however, as perfect a honky-tonk weeper as mainstream Nashville has produced in 30 years. --David CantwellCustomer Reviews:
Greatest Hits.......2007-01-13
Alan Jackson Greatest Hits Collection.......2007-01-09
impressive.......2006-11-02
My Favrote.......2006-09-27
Excellent buy.......2006-08-17
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Drive
Alan Jackson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005UP4E Release Date: 2002-01-15 |
Tracks:
- Drive (For Daddy Gene)
- A Little Bluer Than That
- Bring on the Night
- Work in Progress
- The Sounds
- Designated Drinker
- Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)
- That'd be Alright
- Once in a Lifetime Love
- When Love Comes Around
- I Slipped and Fell in Love
- First Love
- Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) (Bonus Track: Live from the 35th Annual CMA Awards)
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He sings straight, writes songs without a half dozen Music Row hacks pitching in their two cents, and keeps the music basic. On Drive, Jackson mixes wistful visions with satire, sorrow, and eloquence, using old cars--"Drive (For Daddy Gene)"--to explore growing up and, on "Work in Progress," spoofing a woman obsessed with "improving" her man. As usual, he explores love's joy ("When Love Comes Around") and anguish ("The Sounds"). His flair for thoughtful, evocative expression reaches its zenith with his classic September 11 commentary "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," included in both the studio version and the song's live debut on the CMA Awards. Non-originals, including the Mark Irwin-Irene Kelley tune "A Little Bluer Than That," fit the album's tone. "Designated Drinker," a duet with George Strait, is a pleasant vocal event, though it's rendered mundane by the quality of the other material. Yet again, Jackson zaps Nashville's fallacy that any recipe for success requires generous helpings of dated pop and rock. --Rich KienzleCustomer Reviews:
Some people are fruit cakes........2006-07-03
Anyway now on too my review. In my view this is alans best album. Everyone can almost connect to every song on this CD especially "Where Were You" and "Drive" Those too songs rocketed this album too the top of his list. You can say Alan jackson took a shot in the dark and hit a bullseye with this album. Two words too some up this album "Amazing Performance".
Mostly in Fourth Gear.......2006-05-18
Many fans are undoubtedly tempted to get Alan Jackson's collections like his "...Greatest Hits, Vol. II," but this C.D. is worthy enough to buy first hand. (The '...Hits...' album should be gravy on the grits.) This album is put together well, and the songs, if anything, seem to get better as the songs move along (unlike his classic 'Who I Am' which is strong, but starts to wane somewhat on the second half). The musicianship is often intricate and accomplished, and, of course, Jackson has one of the best voices in country music. He takes country themes are is able to express himself in a new and colorful way that doesn't lose his audience.
Ignore The NUTS & FRUIT LOOPS.......2005-11-09
Actually, many of us with human feelings remember exactly what we doing when JFK and Ronald Reagan were shot, when the space shuttle exploded, and when we first saw images of the WTC on fire. For many of us, Jackson's tribute expressed the feelings of loss and helplessness. It is a beautifully crafted and performed song. Of course, if you prefer lyrics limited to drugs and bootys, this is America.
My favorite song on the record is "Drive." It takes me back to my childhood when my grandfather used to let us grandkids drive the old pick-up while the men would toss the bales of hay onto the truckbed. I remember the jubilant feeling of this rite of passage and this song always takes me back, and makes me excited to teach my baby girl to drive. The music is cheerful and addictive and perfectly matches the delightful lyrics. It is nearly impossible not to start singing along.
Also notable are "Work In Progress" and "That'd Be Alright." One sign of a good song is that you will catch yourself singing or humming it frequently. Several years after purchasing the CD, I still find myself singing these songs.
The duet with George Strait is good, but a bit routine, as are a few other cuts.
I was tempted to rate "Drive" 5 stars, but this is an exceptional, not perfect recording. Fans of Jackson will find him at his best, and will be be very pleased. Others with open minds may also enjoy the record, although Jackson does keep it country, without trying to appease the masses. There is not a single filler or skip over track, although the quality of the material does vary.
Great service, fast delivery. Thank you........2005-09-06
Money grabbing freak........2005-06-14
He is a sad fellow.
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A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love)
Alan Jackson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002VMR Release Date: 1992-10-09 |
Tracks:
- Chattahoochee
- She's Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues)
- Tonight I Climbed The Wall
- I Don't Need The Booze (To Get A Buzz On)
- (Who Says) You Can't Have It All
- Up To My Ears In Tears
- Tropical Depression
- She Likes It Too
- If It Ain't One Thing (It's You)
- Mercury Blues
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Of all the country music artists to break big in the '90s, Alan Jackson best straddles the genre's sense of tradition and its newfound modern sheen. More than any other superstar, the Georgia native clings to the age-old sound of fiddles, steel guitars, and rhythms that shuffle and swing. Still, on his third and his most successful album, Jackson proves how well he can turn traditional sounds into commercially accessible hits. "Chattahoochee" and "She's Got the Rhythm (And I've Got the Blues)" display his flair for bringing bright detail and a casual sense of fun to uptempo tunes. Meanwhile, ballads such as "Tonight I Climbed the Wall" show that he can create heartbreakers equal to those of his heroes, Merle Haggard and George Jones. --Michael McCallCustomer Reviews:
Really good........2006-09-19
Best $6 I ever spent. This album swings, boogies, and even provides a few quiet ballads. Nearly every song is a gem.
I recommend it to anyone who's interested in Alan.
UGH!.......2004-09-02
THE LAMEST/CORNIEST MUSIC I'VE EVER HEARD!.......2004-04-14
One Of His Best.......2003-04-09
A lot of the songs Jackson writes deal with classic country themes. The opening footstomper "Chattahoochie" is a fond look at growing up in the south, while the heart-rending ballad "Tonight I Climb The Walls" evokes memories of vintage George Jones. The lilting island flavor of "Tropical Depression" adds a nice change of pace.
Jackson co-wrote fewer songs than usual (only seven this time around). The other three are among the lighter tunes on the album and provide some balance. "I Don't Need The Booze (To Get A Buzz On)" is an anti-drinking song while "She Likes It Too" was written by two former Jackson collaborators who effectively capture some of his loves (motorcycles, long hair, country music) and make it instantly identifiable with the man. The closer, "Mercury Blues," added some life to the tired car genre has gone on to become a Jackson fan favorite.
Honky Tonk.......2003-01-30
The album opens with the upbeat song about growing up on the river. "Chattahoochee" is one of the more upbeat songs on the album, and has a little catchy riff and staccato style lyrics. "Mercury Blues" bookends the album with another upbeat song. Like the stereotype of Country, a lot of the songs on this album are about being left by a woman. Songs like "She's Got the Rhythm (and I Got the Blues)" and "(Who Says) You Can't Have It All" are true ballads of the broken heart. "Up To My Ears In Tears" is more of a comical and upbeat version of being dumped, filled with some good guitar work. The song that stands out the best of the album is "Tropical Depression". Again, it's a being dumped song, but everyone was on for this song.
Jackson is good, new Country. He's changed his style some since this album first came out, but it is good nonetheless.
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What I Do
Alan Jackson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002NRRYM Release Date: 2004-09-07 |
Tracks:
- Too Much Of A Good Thing
- Rainy Day In June
- USA Today
- If Love Was A River
- If French Fires Were Fat Free
- You Don't Have To Paint Me A Picture
- There Ya Go
- The Talkin' Song Repair Blues
- Strong Enough
- Monday Morning Church
- Burnin' The Honky Tonks Down
- To Do What I do
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Swaddled in the usual twang and spiced up by Stuart Duncan's sparkling mandolin and fiddle, Jackson continues his endless exploration of joy and sorrow tempered by his guileless humility. As usual, his originals provide the most power. The joy of "Too Much of a Good Thing" contrasts with the throbbing sense of loss found on "Rainy Day in June." Too cute and transparent for its own good, "USA Today" pales (though the publishers surely loved the plug) next to the finely honed laments "If French Fries Were Fat Free" and "You Don't Have to Paint Me a Picture." The latter, with the line "Your love's like some old cheap magic marker that said forever, now it's gone," is worthy of Harlan Howard. Of the non-originals, "Talkin' Song Repair Blues" may be a songwriters' in-joke, but the Billy Burnette-Shawn Camp composition "Burnin' the Honky Tonks Down" yanks Jackson from his usual laid-back comfort zone into a ripping vocal-instrumental jam. As a whole, the album stands as a benediction to an artist whose integrity and success has prevailed in the face of endless trends and fads that have swept away many lesser talents. --Rich KienzleCustomer Reviews:
Larry Profitt (KORC RADIO, WALDPORT, OR).......2006-01-28
Nowhere Near The Quality Of Drive Or High Mileage.......2005-12-02
My advice to people is to hear this album first before you go out and spend money on it. If you don't have Jackson's "Drive" or "High Mileage", get these albums first. "Under The Influence" is a good album worth buying if you like really traditional country.
This one merits 2 stars for the pretty good track "To Do What I Do"
Another great CD by Alan Jackson!.......2005-09-30
Good Times!.......2005-09-12
Alan in a mellow mood.......2005-09-03
So the ballads and mid-tempo songs dominate here, whether upbeat (Too much of a good thing, There ya go), sad (Rainy day in June, USA today, You don't have to paint me a picture, Strong enough, Monday morning church) or reflective (If love was a river, If French fries were fat free).
Alan shows a comedic touch in The taking song repair blues, in which he gets even (in a nice way) with a car mechanic who over-charges for his services - you are likely to enjoy this if you also enjoyed One piece at a time (the Johnny Cash classic). The most up-tempo song here is Burning the honky tonk down, in which the musicians let rip although even on this song, Alan keeps his vocals restrained. The album closes with a live recording of To do what I do.
This album is not my favorite of Alan's (I prefer his early albums that had plenty of rocking country songs). Nevertheless, it is another great album from Alan.
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Who I Am
Alan Jackson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002VOA Release Date: 1994-06-28 |
Tracks:
- Summertime Blues
- Livin On Love
- Hole In The Wall
- Gone Country
- Who I Am
- You Can't Give Up On Love
- I Don't Even Know Your Name
- Song For The Life
- Thank God For The Radio
- All American Country Boy
- Job Description
- If I Had You
- Let's Get Back To Me And You
Album Description
European version of the 1994 album includes one bonus track 'Chattahoochee'. 14 tracks in all. BMG. 1994.Customer Reviews:
Alan Jackson has done it again!.......2004-10-19
One of Alan Jackson's Best CDs.......2004-05-26
The best album of Alan Jackson.......2001-06-29
HAVE MERCY!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2000-09-05
alan has fans in France!.......1999-12-21
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