Chely Wright - The Metropolitan Hotel
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Free Music Review: Wright matures into an album artist
Hit: 4 Stars
After a four-year hiatus from album releases, and a departure from MCA for the artist-friendly indie Dualtone, Wright has returned with a songwriter's album. Her first self-produced album provides several interesting dichotomies. The self-penned songs are more personal than those she previously picked from Nashville's stable of writers, but at times the intimacy turns to treacle. Further, while the production is stripped back to a sound that balances nicely with Wright's earthy tenor, there's no escaping the years of being conditioned to the crossover sounds of her earlier radio-ready major-label releases.
The result feels like the first step in a new phase of Wright's career - one that, as the lead track emotionally portrays, is fueled by songs rather than hits. Which isn't to suggest that there aren't potential hits to be found here, as the lead single, "The Bumper of My S.U.V.," has shown. But the interwoven tragedies of "The River," and the first-person narrative of "Between a Mother and a Child" exert the sort of emotional gravity that would pull listeners too far into their thoughts for a commercial break. While a few others Nashville artists fill out their albums with worthwhile non-hits (Patty Loveless being a prime example), Wright's turned the equation around: recording a cohesive, artistic album that just happens to feature a few hit-ready tracks.
Hats off to Dualtone for stepping in to promote Wright as a musical artist, just as Nashville's majors decided she wasn't worth promoting as a hit single machine.
Free Music Review: A little different than her others
Hit: 4 Stars
Chely Wright definitely has to be one of the most beautiful singers of our time. Her beautiful looks and silky voice is definitely a nice combination, worthy of a look/listen. Although I tend to favor her ballads over the up-tempo tunes, Chely does a good job of mixing up both styles in this album. The album also doesn't come up short on messages either, as "The Bumber Of My SUV" serves as a patriotic anthem to those that may oppose military acts/actions of our native land. "The River" is a also a nice addition to the album as well, with a nice blend of soft vocals and a catchy tune. "I Got Him Ready For You" sends a message to those of us that have felt hurt by the fact that our dedication to a relationship consequently leads to the ex-partner becoming a better match for someone else, due to the pain and suffering that teaches valuable lessons to the parties in a relationship-gone-wrong. "Between A Mother And Child" is a nice homage to the relationship of a different kind, a parental relationship that is bonded by unconditional love. If you prefer a more traditional, non-message-filled (but enjoyable) tune, then perhaps you'd rather listen to "Southside Of Lonesome" or "What If I Can't Say No Again". Both are tender ballads with a definite touch of country, which Chely never steers away from. If you're a fan of country music, then this album may catch your fancy. If you prefer more of the contemporary, pop-style of country, then maybe Faith Hill or Shania Twain would be a better bet for you.Free Music Review: Back to music
Hit: 4 Stars
Chely Wright is back with her first album of new material since 2001's NEVER LOVE YOU ENOUGH, and her first for her new label Dualtone. It's a good effort from Chely. The sound is more organic and stripped back than her last two MCA albums which had a more contemporary country polished feel for them. Chely has a great voice and it's a shame she went from being a hot country star to someone who is finding their way again. I will preface by saying I don't care for Bumper of my SUV. Not for it's content but I just find the song kind of boring, and I know she's making a statement/point in the song but I'm just not interested. She wrote a lot of the songs on this album. I can't quite get into her version of "C'est La Vie (You Never Can Tell)". There are some great songs on here, namely "What If I Can't Say No Again", "Southside of Lonesome", "Wheels", and "The River". Overall a good effort from Chely that I'm sure will get better with each listen.Free Music Review: Wright's Most Mature Effort to Date
Hit: 4 Stars
Chely Wright is back with her first new album in three and a half years. Her first album for Dualtone Records. The title is THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL, a title Chely says is inspired by a hotel she stayed in England while she worked on the album. The album is very different from her other Nashville albums. This one is still country but much more of an artistic endeavor than a commercial one. The first few singles have slumped up the charts, with "Bumper of my SUV" cracking the top 40 a few months ago. The first single was "Back of the Bottom Drawer", which got a lukewarm reception on country radio. Her newest single is the moving ballad "The River". Other moving ballads include "Wheels" and "Between a Mother And A Child". The album closes nicely with "What If I Can't Say No Again", a personal favorite of mine. Overall a strong album from Chely Wright.Free Music Review: Wright writes
Hit: 4 Stars
This is quite a personal album from Chely Wright. She took out her pen for this one and wrote much of the album, with the result that most all of the songs are about her life and experiences. "C'est la vie" is a bouncy, quick remake. Otherwise, the music is pretty mature and thoughtful stuff, like The River [about a river back home where people Chely knew drowned] and Bumper of My SUV [apolitic musing on war and military service]. Takes some serious listening, the tunes aren't very catchy. Maybe I'm kinda shallow, but that's why I just didn't feel it enough to give it 5 stars. Solid return to recording by Chely, though, and it's got a lot of her in it, which is the mark of a more serious artist.