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Greatest Hits by Lee Ann Womack (CD - 08/31/2004)
 

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Greatest Hits by Lee Ann Womack (CD - 08/31/2004)
"Greatest Hits" (08/31/2004) Country Womack, Lee Ann, MCA NashvillePersonnel: Lee Ann Womack, Willie Nelson (vocals); B. James Lowry, Randy Scruggs (acoustic guitar); Brent Mason, Pat Buchanan (electric guitar); Aubrey Haynie, Paul Franklin (steel guitar); Steve Nathan (keyboards); Glen Worf (bass); Lonnie Wilson, Chad Cromwell (drums). Producers include: Mark Wright, Lee Ann Womack, Matt Serletic, Frank Liddell, Byron Gallimore. Recorded at Ocean Way, Essential Sound Studios, Nashville, Tennessee. This is a hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players. Personnel: Lee Ann Womack; Randy Scruggs, B. James Lowry (acoustic guitar); Pat Buchanan, Brent Mason (electric guitar); Paul Franklin, Rusty Danmyer (steel guitar); Larry Franklin, Aubrey Haynie (fiddle); Steve Nathan, Jimmy Nichols (keyboards); Glenn Worf (bass guitar); Lonnie Wilson, Chad Cromwell (drums); Buddy Miller (background vocals). To earn a greatest-hits compilation after only four albums (not counting a Christmas record that's unrepresented here), you have to make one hell of a splash on the music scene. That's exactly what Lee Ann Womack did between 1997 and this disc's '04 release. Hearing this sampler of Womack's albums, the sweet, angelic voice and solid songcraft jump out in equal measure. Perhaps of more historic importance, though, is the context. If Womack had appeared 10 or 15 years earlier, she would have seemed like a foreshadowing of country's pop-friendly future. After years of being inundated by Faith Hill and Shania Twain's disciples, however, Womack's amiable, relatively modest approach seems downright rootsy, with more ache and twang per bar than any Nashville assembly-line kewpie doll has in her entire catalog. From the lovelorn "The Fool" to the lighthearted romp "I'll Think of a Reason Later," GREATEST HITS shows Womack in her best light.

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A Country Superstar Christmas, Vol. 3 by Various Artists (CD - 10/03/2000)
 

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A Country Superstar Christmas, Vol. 3 by Various Artists (CD - 10/03/2000)
"A Country Superstar Christmas, Vol. 3" (10/03/2000) Country Various Artists, Hip-O RecordsPhotographers: Pamela Springsteen; Matthew Barnes. Arranger: Patrick Williams. The selections on A COUNTRY SUPERSTAR CHRISTMAS III are like a pile of presents under the Christmas tree; you won't know which to open first. Typical of the fare on offer is George Strait taking a humorous look at a culinary aspect of the holidays on "Christmas Cookies," while Chely Wright's version of "Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!" nods to the '60s countrypolitan sound. If not for the gentle two-step beat added to the classic pop orchestration of "I'll Be Home for Christmas," Martina McBride might be taken for a '50s crooner, whereas Randy Travis's take on the old Willie Nelson tune "Pretty Paper" is pure country through and through. With its mixture of Latin-tinged percussion and moody pop, Alecia Elliott's "What Child is This?" ventures farther from the country tradition than any other track on the album. Sammy Kershaw and Toby Keith's contributions add some honky tonk roadhouse flavor to this compilation, before things end on a reverent note via Reba McEntire's unadorned recording of "Silent Night."

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Pickin' on Sugarland: The Bluegrass Tribute - We Drove All Night by Pickin' On/Various Artists (CD -
 

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Pickin' on Sugarland: The Bluegrass Tribute - We Drove All Night by Pickin' On/Various Artists (CD -
"Pickin' on Sugarland: The Bluegrass Tribute - We Drove All Night" (04/04/2006) Country On, Pickin', CMH RecordsTributee: Sugarland. Personnel: Chris Eldridge (guitar); Andy Hall (dobro); Chris Pandolfi, Noam Pikelny (banjo); Shad Cobb (mandolin, fiddle); Wayne Benson (mandolin). Recording information: Sound Wave Studios, Nashville, TN. The pop-country trio Sugarland get an early accolade for their best-selling debut full-length, TWICE THE SPEED OF LIFE, in the form of this instrumental bluegrass tribute, which recasts the album as a banjo, fiddle, and guitar-accompanied slice of pure, unadulterated country.

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Precious Memories [2/28] *
 

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"Precious Memories" (02/28/2006) Country Jackson, Alan, Arista Records (USA)Alan Jackson: Alan Jackson (vocals, guitar); Gary Prim, John Wesley Ryles, Keith Stegall, Melodie Crittenden, Brent Mason . Personnel: Brent Mason (acoustic guitar); Gary Prim (piano, organ); Keith Stegall (piano); Ali Jackson, John Wesley Ryles, Melodie Crittenden (background vocals). Audio Mixer: John Kelton. Recording information: Sound Station, Nashville, TN; The Rukkus Room, Nashville, TN. Photographer: Alan Jackson. On 2006's PRECIOUS MEMORIES, country superstar Alan Jackson ventures into gospel territory, offering up a set of warm and inviting faith-themed songs. These spare tracks feature no percussion and rely almost solely on piano and acoustic guitar, allowing the focus to remain on Jackson's resonant vocals and the songs' devoutly Christian lyrics. Although praising Jesus is clearly the core of this album, the beautifully minimalist renderings of spiritual classics are so soothing and pleasant that the disc's appeal is sure to extend to fans of Jackson's secular music, particularly on "Softly and Tenderly," which is enhanced by gentle organ lines, and "I'll Fly Away," here given a light, jaunty bluegrass feel. The resulting atmosphere evokes images of the Georgia-born singer/guitarist sitting in on a friendly, open-air church service, leading a sing-along of traditional numbers such as "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "I Want to Stroll Over Heaven with You."

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Songs That Make the Jukebox Play by Tom Armstrong (CD - 10/01/2002)
 

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Songs That Make the Jukebox Play by Tom Armstrong (CD - 10/01/2002)
"Songs That Make the Jukebox Play" (10/01/2002) Country Armstrong, Tom, Carswell RecordsContains 12 tracks. Personnel: Tom Armstrong (vocals, guitar); Les James (vocals, drums); Mike Wolf (guitar); David Phillips (steel guitar); Doug Adams (fiddle). Audio Mixers: Joe Goldring; Tom Armstrong. Recording information: Pigshead Studio, San Francisco, CA (03/2001-08/2001). Tom Armstrong is part of the new school of old-school honky tonkers. Along with acts like Rex Hobart, the Derailers, and Mike Ireland, Armstrong takes listeners back to the days when giants such as Ray Price, Hank Williams, and Buck Owens ruled country music. A traditionalist in the best sense of the term, Armstrong has a purity of style that fits with this seemingly old-fashioned brand of honky tonk. He stocks his sophomore effort with a dozen originals that have all the grace and grit of the songs from country's golden era of the '50s and '60s. The dandy leadoff track, "Can't Stand to Think," would have been a fine follow-up to "Heartaches By the Number" for Price. The rousing Bakersfield-style "A Good Night Tonight" would fit nicely alongside a Wynn Stewart or Buck Owens number, while "Blues & Dues" could have shown up in a Hank Williams set. Standing out as Armstrong's most impressive originals, however, are the honky tonk waltz "Promises Promises" and the classic "tears in your beer" tune "I'll Match You." As with any good honky tonker, Armstrong's stock in trade are the tales of heartache, but he nicely varies the sound by slipping in more uptempo tunes like "You Used to Live It Up" alongside such sad songs of woe as "Brand New Memories" and "Give Up on Me." He also receives strong support from his backing band, the Jukebox Cowboys. In particular, fiddler Doug Adams and steel guitar man David Phillips team up to enliven several tracks, including the record's sole cover, Frank Miller Jr.'s mischievous "No Big Thing to Me." While Armstrong may not have the suave moves that brought Dwight Yoakam commercial success, he amply demonstrates his love and understanding of the old-school honky tonk sound and the talent to continue its traditions. ~ Michael Berick

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Christmas Shopping
 

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Christmas Shopping
"Christmas Shopping" (10/05/1999) Country Owens, Buck, Sundazed Music Inc.Buck Owens & His Buckaroos: Buck Owens (vocals, guitar); Don Rich (electric & gut-string guitar, background vocals); Doyle Holly (guitar); Tom Brumley (steel guitar); Jerry Wiggins (drums). Additional personnel includes: Earl Ball (piano); Bob Morris (electric bass). Recorded at Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, California in February, May & June 1968. Buck Owens: Buck Owens (vocals, guitar, background vocals); Doyle Holy (guitar); Don Rich (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, National guitar, gut-string guitar); Tom Brumley (steel guitar); Jerry Wiggins (drums, bells). Additional personnel: Jelly Sanders (guitar); Earl Poole Ball (piano, celesta); Bob Morris (electric bass). Owens' second Christmas album emanates from five session held between February and June of 1968. At this stage of the game, the Buckaroos were a well-oiled studio machine and even the tinkly keyboard stylings of Earle "Poole" Ball doesn't detract from the twang quotient, although this is arguably a more slickly produced album than its predecessor. The usual batch of uptempo, optimistic opuses paired off with holiday weepers ("All I Want for Christmas Is My Daddy" is spot on target) makes this a country Christmas album with a nice, original touch to it. ~ Cub Koda

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Greatest Hits by Shania Twain (CD - 11/09/2004)
 

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Greatest Hits by Shania Twain (CD - 11/09/2004)
"Greatest Hits" (11/09/2004) Country Twain, Shania, Mercury NashvillePersonnel: Shania Twain (background vocals); Shania Twain (vocals); Mark McGrath, Billy Currington (vocals); Brent Mason (guitar, electric guitar); John Willis (acoustic guitar, banjo, bouzouki, mandolin); Michael Thompson (electric guitar, slide guitar, E-bow, bouzouki); Billy Crain (slide guitar); B.J. Cole (dobro); Terry McMillan (harp, harmonica, cowbells); Jonathan Yudkin (mandolin, violin, fiddle, cello); Glen Duncan, Larry Franklin, Rob Hajacos, Aubrey Haynie, Stuart Duncan, Joe Spivey (fiddle); David Hamilton , Irish Film Orchestra, Carl Marsh (strings); Joey Miskulin (accordion); Arthur Stead (piano, organ, Wurlitzer organ); John Barlow Jarvis (piano, Wurlitzer organ); Matt Rollings, Michael Omartian (piano); John Hobbs (organ, Wurlitzer organ); Arthur Stead (organ); Joe Chemay (electric bass, bass guitar, fretless bass); Diamond Duggal, Simon Duggal (percussion); Olle Romo (programming); Dan Huff (guitar, electric guitar, electric 12-string guitar, wah-wah guitar, electric sitar, talk box, 6-string bass, sound effects); Biff Watson (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, nylon-string guitar); Larry Byrom (acoustic guitar, slide guitar); Nashville String Machine (strings); Paul Leim (drums, percussion); Robert John "Mutt" Lange (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Michel Gallone; Lynn Peterzell; Mike Shipley; Steve McMillan. Recording information: A.R.P. Track Productions, St. Anne Des Lacs, Quebec, Ca; Battery Studios, Nashville, TN; Compass Point Studios, Nassau, The Bahamas; Emerald Sound Studios, Nashville, TN; GBT Studio, Nashville, TN; Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Javelina Recording Studios, Nashville, TN; Masterfonics Tracking Room, Nashville, TN; Officine Meccaniche Next Recording Studios, Milan, Ital; Recording Arts, Nashville, Yn; Seven Studios, Mamaroneck, NY; Seventeen Grand Recording, Nashville, TN; Sound Stage Studio, Nashville, TN; Windmill Lane Recording Studio, Dublin, Ireland. Arranger: Robert John "Mutt" Lange. With the help of her husband, "Mutt" Lange, a legendary producer who helmed mammoth hits by AC/DC and Def Leppard, Canadian songstress Shania Twain developed a highly commercial style of country-tinged pop music that helped her become one of the biggest stars in America. Though GREATEST HITS doesn't include the two major singles from her 1993 self-titled debut, Twain has released so many hits that the 21-track disc is still overflowing with familiar chart-busters. Listening to these ubiquitous songs all in one stretch will leave listeners awed at the breadth of Twain and Lange's incredible talent for catchy pop ditties that sound cutting-edge while still retaining that ever-important hint of Nashville twang. In fact, though laced with the usual fiddles and steel guitars, many songs end up recalling ABBA and the Cars as much as anything south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Of course, the main attraction is always Twain's smoothly sensual voice, which has won over millions of fans worldwide.

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Classic Country Gold [7/26]
 

Classic Country Gold [7/26]

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Classic Country Gold [7/26]
"Classic Country Gold" (07/26/2005) Country Various Artists, Hip-O RecordsLiner Note Author: Rich Kienzle. Photographers: Michael Putland; Les Leverett; Andrew Putler; David Redfern; Senor McGuire; Rick Richards; Simon Fowler. Hip-O's 2005 double-disc set Classic Country Gold casts a wide net. It begins with Hank Williams' 1951 hit "Hey, Good Lookin'" and ends with Patty Loveless' 1989 hit "Timber, I'm Falling in Love." In between those two tracks are 34 songs, most of them indeed living up to "classic" status. While this doesn't necessarily make for the most consistent listening -- it jumps through too many eras and styles to truly be cohesive -- it nevertheless provides a good, affordable way to acquire such great singles as "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels," "I Walk the Line," "Hello Walls," "Walk on By," "I Fall to Pieces," "King of the Road," "Mama Tried," "Hello Darlin'," "Jolene," "Rhinestone Cowboy," "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," and "The Gambler." In other words, it's a good first step in exploring classic country. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Time Well Wasted [8/16] *
 

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Time Well Wasted [8/16] *
"Time Well Wasted" (08/16/2005) Country Paisley, Brad, Arista Records (USA)Personnel: Brad Paisley (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, Ferrington high string, baritone guitar, mandolin); Dolly Parton (vocals); Gary Hooker (electric guitar, electric 12-string guitar, background vocals); James Burton (electric guitar); Michael Johnson (steel guitar, dobro); Randel Currie (steel guitar); Jerry Douglas (dobro); Kendall Marcy (banjo, background vocals); Stuart Duncan (mandolin, fiddle); Bryan Sutton (mandolin); Justin Williamson (fiddle); Jim "Moose" Brown (piano, Hammond b-3 organ, keyboards, background vocals); Bernie Herms (piano); Gordon Mote (keyboards); Eric Darken (vibraphone, percussion); Kevin Grantt (double bass, bass guitar, background vocals); Kenny Lewis (bass guitar, background vocals); Bobby Terry (bass guitar); Ben Sesar (drums); Wes Hightower (background vocals). Brad Paisley's music is an interesting amalgam of country sub-genres, a paradigm all its own. He melds straightforward, pop-friendly New Country with clever, somewhat Lyle Lovett-like songwriting and the occasional flutter of Joe Maphis/Jimmy Bryant-style guitar virtuosity. Surprisingly or not, this country combo platter made Paisley a star, and TIME WELL WASTED continues in the aforementioned vein. While there are some fairly mainstream moments here that wouldn't ruffle the feathers of, say, the average Kenny Chesney fan, WASTED boasts plenty of smart, sassy tunes brimming with lyrical witticisms worthy of Tom T. Hall or Shel Silverstein. "Alcohol," for example, is a first-person narrative from the beverage's point of view, and in retrospect it's shocking that it took this long to get written. Guest shots from both Dolly Parton and Alan Jackson show that Paisley's work has earned respect from disparate corners of the country scene, a respect that's amply justified by TIME WELL WASTED.

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The Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings by Gene Autry (CD) [IMPORT - Germany]
 

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The Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings by Gene Autry (CD) [IMPORT - Germany]
"The Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings" (09/21/2004) Country Autry, Gene, Varese (Japan)Personnel: Gene Autry (vocals, guitar); Cass County Boys, Pinafores. Liner Note Author: Holly George-Warren. Recording information: Hollywood, CA (08/28/1947-10/17/1956). Director: Carl Cotner. Gene Autry recorded an awful lot of Christmas songs, and at least three of them have become beloved and enduring holiday standards. Autry never shied away from novelty pieces, and with his charming, unaffected vocal style and a strong sense of what might be termed "cowboy pop swing," he had both the image and the marketing savvy (he was the first to use record sleeves with pictures on them) to make these marginal and seasonal songs appear essential. And essential they remain, at least at Christmas time. Autry's self-penned "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)" was released in 1947 and became a giant hit, and the joyful lilt in its vocal makes it still play well on radio today. Autry's next holiday hit was even bigger. Inspired by a character in a poem written by ad copywriter Robert L. May, Johnny Marks' "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" became Autry's biggest single ever when it was released in 1949, and following Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," is the best selling Christmas song in history. Autry completed this remarkable holiday trilogy with "Frosty the Snow Man," written by Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson, in 1950. This collection is the best available of Autry's unique Christmas song catalog, with 27 tracks (his complete Columbia output) presented in wonderful sound. Autry's singing career lasted from the 1930s through the mid-'50s, but the trio of Christmas classics listed above means that his voice is still heard regularly on the commercial airways in the 21st century. That alone is an achievement. ~ Steve Leggett

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