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Free Music Review: California Honky-tonk
Hit: 5 Stars
Upon first listen, it may be difficult for us not to say "wellllll, theeeese songs will never live up to Buck Owens and Don Rich in the 60s!" Ughhh!!! Negativity!!! You know what, let's take a step back and listen to these songs in a fresh context, shall we?
This is Dwight Yoakam and his guitarist, Eddie Perez, in 2007. And what an anomaly they are doing such lean, hardcore country chock-full of coolness. Dwight's vocals are top-notch. After all these years, his register has gone down a little, causing his yodeling twang to come off as more masculine. Dwight has always been unapologetically quick to proclaim and defend the music he loves and it definitely shows here. His voice glows with love and reverence on each note. "Together Again" is especially good. Dwight alters the melody and brings a whole new life and meaning into the song. Whereas Buck's version was semi-happy and tongue-in-cheek, Dwight's remake is a dramatic anthem full of emotion with a sweet steel guitar solo to close out; the honky-tonk ballad to end all honky-tonk ballads. "Tender Loving Care" is also very good with Yoakam's note-bending vocals "I just need to feel yer aaarms areeoouund me" and his voice soars on the anthemic honky-tonk declaration of innocent love, "Above and Beyond". Eddie Perez is given plenty of room to twang the telecaster with dead-on, single-note riffs. Not since 1990's If There Was A Way has a Yoakam album featured this much of the loud, volatile twang of the telecaster. I really love Eddie's violent guitar entrance on "I Don't Care" and the solos on the other up-tempo numbers are delicious.
It's really a treat that Dwight Yoakam has remained so dedicated to hardcore honky-tonk while managing to keep things vibrant and interesting. Buck Owens was a super hip country-western singer and thanks to Dwight's references, his music is much more greatly appreciated. These songs will take you on a journey from the slummy streets of Los Angeles on down long, dusty desert highways to neon-illuminated roadhouses, then on to the bright lights of Bakersfield.
Free Music Review: Buck 'Em
Hit: 5 Stars
So says the emblem on the guitar that Dwight Yoakam is pictured with on the back cover of his new album "Dwight Sings Buck". The title is pretty self-explanatory; the album is a tribute to the late Buck Owens, the master of the "Bakersfield Sound" and a mentor, friend and duet partner of Dwight Yoakam. This collection is definitely a worthy tribute and checks in at a crisp 47 minutes, with 15 tracks. If I had never heard of Buck Owens and the c.d was not titled "Dwight Sings Buck" I would have assumed that these were all original Dwight Yoakam songs, because he flat out makes them his own. That being said though, the album is without question a sincere, respectful tribute to Mr. Owens. Yoakam never seems to mock or try to imitate Owens' distinct voice; he instead gives each song his own touch and the result is a first-rate, superb collection. A lot of folks may raise their eyebrows at the fact that a lot of Buck's biggest hits didn't make the cut, such as "Waitin' in Your Welfare Line" or "I've Got a Tiger by the Tail", but with the quality and quantity of "Dwight Sings Buck", you really won't long for them too much. The standout, best track on the album is the incredible "Close Up the Honky Tonks", but again, with every selection found on the album so high in quality, it's tough to really try and pick "the cream of the crop" on this album. There absolutely no filler songs here, and they are all superb songs delivered soulfully and beautifully by Dwight. As a matter of fact, Dwight Yoakam both produced and arranged this album, so that's a pretty good indication of just how invested Yoakam is to this project and how important it is to him. In his long and succesfull career, Mr. Yoakam has never released a bad album to date, and this is no exception. In the liner notes of the album, Dwight is quoted as saying "I hope that listening to this album allows you to say with me, 'I love you Buck and I love you for giving us your music every time I hear it'". Well after listening to this collection, I can see where Dwight is coming from. Highly recommended.Free Music Review: Dwight Salutes Buck Bakersfield's Style!
Hit: 5 Stars
The Day I heard about this project, I knew it would be a masterpiece!
And right I was. To have Dwight make music is a treat. But to also cover classic standards, and for who, but his hero is the icing on the cake.
We all (Fans & artists) miss Buck dearly! Dwight might be one of the most closest people to Buck. Thus, was very careful in selecting the songs that he chose to cover. Dwight paid a lot of attention in:
1. Staying true to the original sound of the songs, Especially the guitar sound of Don Rich.
2. Stayed true to the length of each track (like the original recording).
3. Was not able to record the album during Buck's days because he was afraid that he would not do justice to the original songs sung by Buck.
I till now played all the songs three times, and believe that the CD is a keeper.
Dwight has dedicated his time (canceled a role in the coming Batman movie) to ensure that his heart and soul was placed in making this CD a true bona fide tribute to Buck Owens.
After all, that is the least an artist can do to salute a legend like Buck.
A lot of artists have made great tribute albums, but the music on this CD is special and a keeper.
Thanks,
Nawaf
Free Music Review: Believe it or not, it is different than his own stuff...
Hit: 5 Stars
Being a big Dwight fan, when I first heard he was doing a Buck Owens cover CD I initially thought "What's the point?". His solo albums are known for being "like Buck Owens" and the Buck Owens catalog really doesn't need a reinterpretation.
Although I think that the classic Buck hits "Naturally" and "Love's Gonna Live Here" really should stand alone (and Tiger by the Tail is wisely left off this CD), redoing those hits are simply just a labor of love for Dwight. "Only You" tries to be a haunting tune that comes across as a bit forced to me.
But where the Buck protege (and now country legend in his own right) really shines are in his interpretations of the songs on the rest of the CD. "Close up the Honky Tonks" is just stellar and really showcases Dwight's vocals. Every other song here is a lovingly rendered fun tribute to Buck that perfectly channels the Bakersfield sound. The backing vocals are superb. Overall this CD is just a great set of songs that really stands apart from his other albums and shows what a huge talent Dwight Yoakam really is.
Free Music Review: DWIGHT DOES BUCK PROUD
Hit: 5 Stars
DWIGHT SINGS BUCK!!
When I was Christmas shopping for CDs for gifts, I saw DWIGHT SINGS BUCK and almost fainted. YIPEE!!! A new Dwight CD.
I received this CD as a Christmas gift and absolutely love it. I was not familiar with most of the music of Buck Owens, but some of the songs I just KNEW. Being a huge Beatle/Rolling Stone fan while growing up, I didn't even realize that I KNEW any Buck Owens tunes, but I do! And now I love them. It is a whole new world of music for me.
I am a HUGE FAN of Dwight's. I love his voice, his style, his music. His voice just melts me! His tribute to Buck Owens just shines. He brings his own special-ness to the tunes and they rock. Mr. Owens would be very, very pleased.
I have played this CD almost constantly since I received it as a gift. I would highly recommend this CD to anyone who is a Owens fan or a Dwight fan or just loves great music. Buy this CD!!!
Thanks, Dwight, for a special tribute to your special friend!
Thanks!
Pam