Billy Ray Cyrus - Southern Rain

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Free Music Review: Billy Ray ROCKS!
Hit: 5 Stars

While I have never been too fond of traditional country, I have grown a true fan of modern country rock during the early 90's.

Billy Ray Cyrus was one of the artists who captured my attention early on with his sexy, strongly expressive voice.

Since I own all of his albums, I can say without a doubt that "Southern Rain" is simply the best piece of work he and his co-writers have created so far. Even more, I dare to state that it cannot get any better, because this album is PERFECT. The instrumental arrangements build a wonderful basis for the great music and touchy (and not at all kitschy) lyrics, which should earn him the title of the "Bruce Springsteen of Country."

"Southern Rain" combines several musical styles (such as country, blues, pop ballads, irish traditional, even slight hints of a Beatles influence), which results into powerful Rock and Roll. Never before has BRC sounded that convincing of what he was singing, never that mature. The lyrics show a distinctive "both feet on the ground" view point. The cover version of Bryan Adams' "Hey Elvis!" is many categories better than the original (which is a proof of quality, since I consider Bryan Adams one of the greatest artists of our time). The alleged simplicity of songs like "All I'm Thinking About Is You" (by the way my favorite track) reveals a hidden prefection of complexity in harmonic and melodic details when you take your time to really listen to it.

What else can I say? Go buy this great album! *G* You won't regret it.

Bravo, Billy Ray Cyrus!

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