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Free Music Review: Traditional country with a contemporary edge
Hit: 5 Stars
I first came across the Dixie Chicks via their album, Little old cowgirl, in the early nineties and I remember thinking how un-commercial it was. I was therefore surprised when their first major label album, Wide open spaces, became such a huge success, not only in America but internationally. In order to achieve that success, their sound ? and their line-up ? had changed substantially, but the quality was still there. Martie and Emily were always part of the group, but the two main singers had left and were replaced by Natalie. This album, their second on a major label but their fifth in total, shows further changes.
The group have had more than their share of controversy. Goodbye Earl is a song about domestic violence in which two women get their revenge by poisoning his food, killing him. In a footnote following the lyrics, the ladies say they do not advocate premeditated murder but love getting even. Nevertheless, they lost some fans and gained others because of the controversy.
Despite that song, this is generally an upbeat album, which was clearly a lot of fun to record if the goofy pictures are any indication. While their previous album contain a few covers, this contains just one ? Cold day in July, first recorded by Joy White (now calling herself Joy Lynn White) and later covered by Suzy Bogguss. It is a great song and I'm glad it finally appeared on a top selling album although I still prefer Joy's version.
Elsewhere, the album is filled with exciting up-tempo songs, superb ballads and some great mid-tempo songs. Every track is brilliant but of those I haven't mentioned, my favorites are Ready to run, Hello Mr Heartache, Sin wagon, Without you and Some days you gotta dance.
Except for a few die-hards who insist that this isn't country, this should appeal to the vast majority of country fans. At a time when country music was getting ever further removed from its roots, the Dixie Chicks came along to prove that it is possible to sell country music in huge quantities while still sounding country. Long may they continue.
Free Music Review: Every one will like this CD!
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm not a country lover, in fact I don't like country at all but this CD made me look at country songs in a whole to light. the lyrics are wonderful, in every song you can listen and you here a story, or emotions running high. Every song is wonderful. The Dixie Chicks are wonderful singers, no strained voices or trying to sing too loud, their vioces are really beautiful.Ready to Run- A perfect way to start this CD it is a jumpy song that is made to dance to
If I fall down your going with me- This song is great to sing to, you can really dance to this very upbeat!
Cowboy take me away- This is a very beautiful song, slower than the first two, one that you really get hooked on the first time you listen you really just hum the tune or if you know the words just full out sing
Cold day in July- this is a very pretty song. The lyrics are wonderful in this song, you listen to every word you really get into this song.
Good-bye Earl- This is my very most favorite song on the whole CD, it tells a complete story of two best friends and an abusing husband. I love it!
Hello, Mr. Heartache- A pretty song, lovely listening, one you can really sing to.
Don't waste your heart- another really pretty song, great singing, one of the slowest on the CD.
Sin Wagon- This beat reminds me of a hoe-down it makes your leg start bouncing up and down. Great to dance to! It's really a fun song, the lyrics are funny.
Without you- A slow pretty song, I really like it
Some days you gotta dance- a fast, fun song that you can really dance to, one of my favorite songs, you can really sing to it also
Hole in my head- I think the lyrics in this song are funny. "I need a boy like you like a hole in my head" great dancing, faster type of song, great to sing to. I really like this one
Heartbreak Town- this is my favorite of the slow songs on this CD it is a really beautiful song. I really love it, the lyrics mean alot to me.
Let him Fly- a slow song and I think a really pretty way to end the CD
Free Music Review: FLY On
Hit: 5 Stars
The thing about the Dixie Chicks is that though they are marketed as a country band, their sounds suggests a lot of different influences. Their 1999 album FLY is a case in point.After having proven that they had the goods with 1998's WIDE OPEN SPACES, the Chicks--Natalie Maines; Emily Robison; and Martie Seidel--sought to boost their sound with a continued emphasis on traditional country instrumentation, but also a pronounced 1970s rock and roll attitude thrown in for good measure. Judging from the sales of FLY, over ten million and going nowhere but up, they accomplished their goals and then some. Their diversity ranges from the Irish/Celtic influences of "Ready To Run", to the strings-and-Dobro arrangement on "Without You", the jet-black humor of the largely misunderstood "Goodbye Earl", and the pile-driving "Sin Wagon."
Natalie's voice shows the influences of a lot of different female artists, especially with that growl she uses on "Sin Wagon", which suggests the influence of Pat Benatar and Linda Ronstadt. Martie and Emily are not only great harmony singers in their own right but also among the most adroit instrumentalists anywhere in American pop music these days. Martie's sizzling fiddle work on "Ready To Run" and "Sin Wagon" is particularly impressive. And Emily is no slouch either, with her sympathetic Dobro playing on "Without You" and her ferocious banjo work on "Sin Wagon." All of this comes together on FLY.
Regardless of Natalie's recent "Bushwhacking" comments in London or the misread black humor of this album's "Goodbye Earl", the Dixie Chicks have the greatest amount of staying power of any country outfit around because their audience goes way beyond the confines of country music. Their sound encompasses honky-tonk, hard rock, bluegrass, and 1970s folk-rock, but it never sounds like a meandering jumble. They are the real deal, and look to stay that way. Strongly recommended!
Free Music Review: CONVERTED!!
Hit: 5 Stars
When I first heard the song "Goodbye Earl," I knew I was going to have to get a DC album. Why? It's one of the few songs that actually gets you to LAUGH!! The more I heard, the more I wanted to. To me, the highlights here are: 1. Ready To Run: In the spirit of Cyndi Lauper the Chicks say that they don't want commitment, they want FUN! They're ready to run, not settle down. Catchy tune, great fiddle music.2. If I Fall You're Going Down With Me: The girls aren't going to fall in love unless their sure whoever it is that they're interested in is falling, too. You'll be singing this one all day if you hear it once.
3. Cowboy Take Me Away: A let's get away from the maddening crowd type song. The video was so beautiful! I loved the waterfall theme and it's so perfect for the song. Beautiful ballad.
4. Cold Day In July: This is my favorite slow song. It's so beautiful, talking about how a love interest promised he would only leave on a "cold day in July."
5. Goodbye Earl: My favorite country song. About an abused wife who, along with the help of her friend poisons her husband and gets away with murder- then starts her own business! "It turns out he was a missing person who nobody missed at all."
6. Hello Mr. Heartache: You know as soon as your boyfriend walks out the door, Mr. Heartache steps right in. "The last thing I need is you to kick me when I'm down." EXCELLENT SONG!!
7. Don't Waste Your Heart: Don't fall in love with a wild thing. You'll just end up with a broken heart. "Don't waste your heart on me." This is girlpower meets country. I love it!
11. Hole In My Head: "I need a boy like you like a hole in my head." This is mostly intrumentals and Natalie belting it out all the way. It's one of the best Chick songs of all time. It's just plain fun, this is one you just have to get up and dance to.
Those are my favorites. And as you can see, they're most of the album. You just have to buy this, even if you don't like country music!
Free Music Review: Dixie Chicks Rule Alicia Jiles Is An Idiot!
Hit: 5 Stars
Alicia Jiles, this is for you
First of all, keep my name out of your reviews. That goes for you and anybody else who has a problem with anything I write. I'll express my opinions from now until I d-i-e, and if you don't like it, log off and go read a Michael Moore book.
-Well if you won't do what anyone else says, than why the f*** should I do what you say. If I want to put your name in my reviews I f***** well will thank you very much.
Yeah that's right spend the rest of your miserable life expressing your stupid opinions. Hey jacka**, how about telling someone who cares?
Second, Alicia Jiles thinks S. Moore is dumber than a box of rocks for thinking record sales have anything to do with GOOD MUSIC.
-How about this. Just because you don't like the Dixie Chicks doesn't mean their bad. Oh, and why would people buy it if it was bad music? Ye pigf***!
Third, I don't care how the Dixie Chicks feel about B-u-s-h. He's done a horrible job. He deserves criticism. But what irritates me about the Chicks are their tactics. Their obvious exploitation of this whole controversy irks me and forces me to be spiteful to them. It would be different if they weren't singing all the way to the bank while pretending to be so caring and compassionate about others who aren't as fortunate as they. I'm sick of their whole "Joan of Arc" persecution, martyrdom attitude. They're not heroes.
-Well S Moore thinks your dumber than a box of rocks for wasting time writng dumb reviews on bands that you don't like. Why are you giving the Dixie Chicks bad reviews when you only dislike them? Why don't you actually go and listen to their music before you start writing stupid reviews? How about sticking to your own s***?. Why are you talking about who is and who's not a hero when you couldn't be anything like a hero if your whole pointless life depended on it?
This is a very good album and you should buy it. Don't listen to this clown.