Lyle Lovett - Natural Forces
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Free Music Review: Another great one from Lyle
Hit: 4 Stars
It was a long wait for Lyle's newest release, but definitely worth it! Another great album from one of today's most talented singer/songwriters! A "must" for any true Lovett fan's collection.Free Music Review: Not the best from one of my favorite artists!
Hit: 3 Stars
I own every album that Lyle Lovett has ever made, and I waited anxiously for this new release. Unfortunately, it's not his best work. There are still the ballads in his unique voice that grace every album, but they're not HIS songs. He's used other songwriters for some songs (not a problem on his "Step Inside This House" album) but on "Natural Fores" the choices seem a bit thin on emotional stirrings. Lyle is an amazing songwriter, and I prefer his touching words to almost anyone's. That being said.....the songs he did write on this album are ridiculously childish! Normally every album has a "quirky" or "fun" song or two, but they always tell a great story, albeit in a light-hearted way. The goofy songs he chose to put on this album are just...dumb. "Keep It In Your Pantry" is repetitive and nonsensical (though the acoustic version is the better of the two versions). "Farmer Brown", while a nice reel, is not my choice for labeling a "good Lyle Lovett song".
That being said, there is still his wonderful voice and style, and "Empty Blue Shoes" is up there with his best work. "It's Rock And Roll" was a great rockin' treat. This album earned 3 stars because it's Lyle Freakin' Lovett, and he's awesome. Not his best, but he's still better than almost anyone out there, so I'll purchase everything he puts up for sale!
Free Music Review: A C+ Effort from a Brilliant Songwriter
Hit: 3 Stars
Lyle Lovett is one of his generation's finest songwriters, and Natural Forces offers some fine songs. Not great, but fine. Mediocre Lyle Lovett is still better than 95% of the slop out there. But of the 12 songs, three are joke-songs (2 of which are the same song, different versions). These are fun songs to see live, but.... More importantly, many, if not most, of the songs here are covers of others' songs. Lovett's songwriting, sense of humor and gift for capturing the raw essence of his subjects is mesmerizing - because so little of Natural Forces showcases Lovett doing what he does best, it falls short of the normal brilliance that I have come to expect from him. Lyle Lovett fans may enjoy this album, but there is nothing earth shattering here.
GENRES: Contemporary Folk, Folk Rock, Mellow Rock.
BUY IF YOU LIKE: Robert Earl Keen, John Hiatt.
MUST HEAR TRACKS: "Whooping Crane," "Bayou Song," "Bohemia," "Sun and Moon and Stars," "Loretta."
Free Music Review: A little bit of everything from Lyle
Hit: 3 Stars
I've been a Lyle Lovett fan since Pontiac and it's been exciting to watch him evolve as an artist. His latest release, Natural Forces, offers up a little bit of everything. From the tongue-in-cheek "Choke My Chicken" and "Keep it in the Pantry" to the awesomely beautiful title track. In fact, "Natural Forces" is worth the price of the entire CD. While this is not an instant classic as some of his past efforts, it's entertaining and simply good music.Free Music Review: I am biased
Hit: 3 Stars
I am very biased toward Lyle, I have seen him live 6 times, including two weeks ago. I enjoyed this album much more than his last. This is a return for me to some of his great song writing, the fun, rocking and amusing "Framer Brown" or "Pantry" to music that just carries me away on its tune, "Whooping Crane". His band is amazing and talented, this is album to just sit back and sink into.