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Years ago, Paisley's Mud on the Tires album surprised me as to how enjoyable a modern country artist could be both in terms of mindless, plainly fun back-road music, and thoughtfully miserable songs that have defined the heart of the genre that once ruled the airwaves (back when they were worth listening to). It also doesn't hurt that Brad Paisley is one of the more respectable country musicians simply because he is* a musician -- a good enough vocalist and a guitarist as good as any. Since then, I've never failed to gravitate towards whatever new Paisley album can make me still feel young or broken or whatever it is country music is supposed to do. The problem is that being to a certain extent a music snob, I have to justify why I'd like someone who's as mainstream hit-worthy as Brad Paisley is. His guitar and his (and/or rather his writers') lyrics can only go so far even when they're clever, sweet or miserable enough to stand up to the staunchest modernist -- when they're so fun you can forget you're not supposed to be having it. To a large extent, Paisley's latest does its best to carry the torch, but not as well distracting you from just how damn cheesy he and his mill can be. Mind you, there's absolutely nothing wrong with writing cutesy, literal songs about the little people, just that Brad Paisley and co. had always managed to do it a bit differently than everybody else. Regression to the mean can be a terrible thing. (Listen to: Everybody's Here.)Read full review
Brad continues to dazzle the Country Music world with his song writing and performance talent. I was not as blown away with this album as 5th gear and Play. But hey, it's Brad Paisley! Anyone that enjoys his music should certainly add this album to their collection.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Brad Paisley is an amazing artist, just about every song on this album is great. Im eager to buy more of his cd's
Great CD, Brad Paisley has a lot of talent, Music is a passion for I am so glad I purchased this album.
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