It is a very good, very entertaining record. And I guess we’re on the start of a new trend here, using a choir for the “ohhhh,ohhhh,ohhh” accents in the arrangement. McGraw made excellent use of it in his new album. I expect a strong performance on the airplay charts and digital sales and all that. … Read more
It’s the number one selling Country single already. Launched with a beautiful groove, Tim opens up, playing with the meter of the lyric and the words and phrases are enchanting, pulling the story along. Then, the girl’s voice bursts into the middle of the room with what will be the Hook Of Spring 2013. I … Read more
Raul Malo’s voice is a thing of soaring beauty. The new album came out last year and I still cue up my favorite tracks, this one being the topper. It’s got a bit of that Tex-Mix vibe, including some mariachi trumpets making for a spicy feel that’s unlike anything else in the current rotation now, … Read more
Gotta say I wasn’t much pleased on the first listen. Yes, it is as hooky as all get out, but I was thinkin’ Jeeze, don’t get all poppie-fied on us now! Flirting with Mr. Pop is ok, I guess, but don’t you go an marry that guy! On repeat listens, I’ve come around. Sure it’s … Read more
Lemme look now…yes, I added this to the Edge/Album cut list seventeen months ago, August of ’11. Considering how long it’s been since the album was released, I am truly surprised that it became a single. Surprised, and then maybe not so much. This is a gorgeous piece of work. You hear the title, you … Read more
Released almost nine months ago and, on first listen, I figured it was going to be a pretty quick add for a lot of stations. Then it wasn’t. There was a lot of good new stuff coming out and week after week I kept listening, holding back, giving another one the next slot on the … Read more
The song is from a guy remembering his father, visiting with his spirit by driving the dad’s old truck. It’s a story well told, is interesting to hear, but I expect it’ll have a short shelf life.
This is a really interesting piece of work. Joseph and Mary presented as a typical (and near-modern?) working class couple. It reminds me a lot of the story of the couple in Kathy Mattea’s “Love at the Five and Dime”. It is the most refreshingly unique new Christmas song I’ve heard this year.
I talked this one last time when it was only available as the video on the label’s website. I’ve gone back to listen to it there several times since then and am so glad it arrived in today’s mail. A happy song of love re-found. A couple who dated back in their school days run … Read more
It’s not often that an overtly religious song becomes a mainstream hit. This one has a much better than even chance of doing it, though. A name group, a very familiar voice and style are delivering the message. The message is clearly honest, personal and heartfelt, but without coming across as preachy. That’s the ticket.