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Rating: - Worth the extra bucks
I didn't realize that I had something special until I logged on to write a review. SPEND the extra money for the bonus DVD edition! It is worth it. In case you are wondering, my political views do not influence my taste in music.
Rating: - Mirrors Our Moment In History
Make that:4.5 Stars I'm no big-time Dixie Chicks fan, but this CD is moving me in that direction. It's an excellent collection of songs and it is very timely. I'm no dove, but I'm concerned about the coming war in Iraq and many of these tunes talk clearly to my worries. There's a big variety of music, stylisitically, from the country-rock of "Long Time Gone" to the bluesy folk of "Travelin' Soldier". My personal favorite is "I Beleive In Love". It's words just ring loud in my ears, poised as we are on the verge of delivering many tons of hate on the other side of the planet. I don't really care what was said about Bush being from Texas - I believe in free speech. But it will probably hurt the group's popularity and CD sales. The DVD included in this version is a mixed bag, but is entertaining. The scenery, wardrobe and makeup used in "Landslide" struck me as a bit bizarre, but "Earl" alone makes the purchase of the special edition worthwhile. Overall, the playing and singing are excellent. This is a very talented band. The recording quality is very good, but some of the vocals are overly sibilant. This is the main quality that kept me from giving that last 1/2 star. That and the fact that "White Trash Wedding" got old pretty quick.
Rating: - One of the best cd's in the last 2 years!
I first heard there song Landslide on the popular radio station I listen to and this does not sound like your typical pop music. Then I thought it's excellent though hearing a country song on the pop radio station that was actually good and not horrible like most of the country music today is!! My favorite songs are Long Time Gone, Landslide, White Trash Wedding, A Home, More Love!! I also really enjoyed the dvd content of the four music videos espeacially Goodbye Earl, I think it's so funny and has great singing in it too!! So if you want to buy a country album that is actually sounds good then buy this, if not then buy one of those others!! You will have no dissapointment with this one I promise!!!!!
P.S. I also recommend anything by Alison Krauss and Union Station and Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson!
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