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Free Music Review: An Essential, Stunning Album. Impossible To Ignore!
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm not a particularly huge country fan. So much of it is so twee and dislikeable, but I'm a big fan of quality music, no matter what genre its from. This 2008 return to Country from it's reigning Queen is quite simply, a stunning album. For a good half an hour I couldn't get past the first track, and first single from the album, 'Better Get To Livin' which cements Dolly's reputation as a master of her art. From that point onwards, the album just goes from strength to strength. I was touched by the lyrics of the song 'Backwoods Barbie', and Dolly's vulnerability beneath her exterior is a recurring theme. I'm not sure 'Drive Me Crazy' works as well as some others, but that's certainly not to say it's a weak point.
It's testimony to the quality of this release that those for whom Dolly has become the butt of her jokes in terms of her image will be unable to do anything but stand and admire a country legend, back and in the greatest form ever. Remarkable.
Free Music Review: 50/50
Hit: 3 Stars
Being a huge Dolly Parton fan, I have continued to buy each release without hearing it first, even though the last couple of CDs have disappointed me. With BACKWOODS BARBIE, I have just decided that enough is enough. THE GRASS IS BLUE and LITTLE SPARROW were creations in the right direction, the former being one of Dolly's best ever. But since then, Parton has crept back towards pop-country schlock. This has worked for her in the past (HEARTBREAKER, HERE YOU COME AGAIN and REAL LOVE being some of the better examples), but I can't say that what she's doing now comes close to duplicating her former glory as a popster. The best songs here are covers, my favorite being "Tracks of My Tears," and the more traditional country-type things. I'd say that fifty percent of this new effort will be keepers to include in my iTunes library, and that's not too bad when considering that most pop albums out there fare no better. "Only Dreamin'" is really pretty, and "The Lonesomes" has a nice, old-timey feel. Dolly rocks some on "Drives Me Crazy" and "Shinola." The rest of the CD is undistinguished, and as honest as her lyrics can be, Dolly is not presenting us with anything new, here, and I'm a little tired of hearing about how she is misunderstood because of her looks. She chose her look, and whining about people's judging her book by its cover should be completely beneath her by now. I don't believe this latest from Dolly holds up next to her better material, despite the high production values and slick presentation, but it's not dreadful, either. My suggestion, as a loving fan, to Dolly: try something completely new, next time! Free Music Review: Passion Fire
Hit: 5 Stars
Adding to the chorus of excellent reviews for Dolly Parton's latest CD, she has released this set fully loaded. The disc opens with the upbeat "Better Get to Livin'." The title song is a great with Dolly's delightful lyric, "Too much makeup, too much hair, don't be fooled by thinkin' that the good are not all there." "Jesus & Gravity" is unabashedly devotional with a full gospel chorus and Dolly's transcendent vocals, "I've got somethin' lifting me up, somethin' holdin' me down. Somethin' to give me wings & keep my feet on the ground." "Only Dreamin'" has a Celtic feel with John Mock's tin whistle and an aching lament highlighted in a brilliant string arrangement. Dolly adds two strong covers with Smokey Robinson's "The Tracks of My Tears" and Fine Young Cannibals' "She Drives Me Crazy." Both songs glow with fresh faces, Dolly's expressive vocal delivery and her excellent band. "The Lonesomes" makes me hit the repeat button with Dolly's Tennessee swing in full force, "Just like that old song by Hank Williams, I am so lonesome I could cry." "Somebody's Everything" romances us with a hopeful country melody, "And I want someone to come alive when they lay eyes on me, have a lust within their touch, a passion fire beyond belief." One chain released a special edition has a live bonus track of "Baby I'm Burnin'" from Dolly's "Heartbreaker" album that rocks the house. This is another in a series of excellent releases by Dolly Parton who shows no sign of slowing down. Bravo! Free Music Review: Dolly Shines Again!
Hit: 5 Stars
5 Star all the way. Great to hear some true country music again from a true country artist!Free Music Review: BY FAR, One of the best this year
Hit: 5 Stars
No exaggeration. Surrounded by other new releases this month that are not nearly as dynamic, "Backwoods Barbie" is a standout, and perhaps one of the greatest new releases this year. It has been a long time since I've purchased an album and listened to it without using the skip button. Every track is solid. For those of you who may not be a fan of this artist, forget this artist for a minute. It is simply the best in modern Country music. After spending the last few years exploring Bluegrass music, Dolly parton has returned to country, but this time somehow you can feel she's brought all she has learned from her vast musical history.