Rate the song above you, and then post your own.

[Andy]

Thought this might be a fun idea to promote discussion, learn about new music, get a sense of each other's taste, etc.

Hopefully, the thread title is self-explanatory. Basically, please post your honest opinion or initial impression of the last poster's song, and then post your own. You can give it a numerical rating, but you don't have to. You can write as little or as much as you want.

Please just post a link to where the song can be heard instead of embedding the video directly. A thread like this where every post can have an embedded video can very easily be problematic for people with slow computers/Internet connections.

Starting off:
Sara Evans - Suds in the Bucket

[sabre14]

^ Sara Evans - "Suds In The Bucket" (one of 2004's best singles. Just a perfect blend of country instrumentation with upbeat, modern production. Easily one of my favorite songs) :)

Next Up:


James Otto - Days Of Our Lives

[dm2081]

^ James Otto - Days of our Lives : First time hearing this song, but I liked. Had a nice story and message behind it. James was never my favorite singer, but he's by no means irritating.

My choice: John Anderson - Seminole Wind
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGoBQIhyFFM

[recjus85]

^Not my favorite John Anderson song, but still a good one.

My choice: Lorrie Morgan - Something In Red

[Andy]

Sept 10, 2014 0:19:35 GMT -5 recjus85 said:

^Not my favorite John Anderson song, but still a good one.

My choice: Lorrie Morgan - Something In Red

Classic, beautiful ballad. I'm not as well-versed in Lorrie Morgan's music as I'd like to be, but this is definitely one of my favorites from her.

Next:
Patty Loveless - That's Exactly What I Mean

[sabre14]

Sept 10, 2014 14:29:13 GMT -5 Andy said:

Sept 10, 2014 0:19:35 GMT -5 recjus85 said:

^Not my favorite John Anderson song, but still a good one.

My choice: Lorrie Morgan - Something In Red

Classic, beautiful ballad. I'm not as well-versed in Lorrie Morgan's music as I'd like to be, but this is definitely one of my favorites from her.

Next:
Patty Loveless - That's Exactly What I Mean

Great vocals. Not just the power or beauty, but the inflection and great touch to convey Patty's emotion throughout the song. Also a classic sound that's lost on today's radio with a catchy melody.

Next:

Sugarland - Small Town Jericho

[dm2081]

^ I've never been a big fan of Sugarland, except for a few singles. That was actually pretty good though, it kept Jennifer Nettle's voice in check (I can't stand her voice for the most part). But the song had a nice feel to it, maybe if they would have released more songs like that as singles I would be a bigger fan of theirs lol

Next: I Can't Forget Her - Dierks Bentley
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EEC3aYBX3M

[gonecountry]

Great song! One of my favorites off Feel That Fire. Why, oh why, did they release the wretched "I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes". Bad song, creepy title. This song on the other hand has great instrumentation, good lyrics and Dierks knocks it out of the park.

I'm going to go obscure, though this song did make the Country Airplay charts for a few weeks. Between Sundays - DJ Miller

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpob4ha9b3M

[Kanenrá:ke]

^ I remember this one charting! I liked it and I was sure he'd get signed to a major label. The song wasn't anything majorly impressive but it was radio friendly and nice enough. If this had been released in the early 2000's I think it could've been a big hit.

I'm going even more obscure with Ragsdale a brother and sister duo who released one single while signed to Lyric Street that didn't chart. Love this song!

"I'm Glad It Was You"

[sabre14]

Sept 10, 2014 22:53:51 GMT -5 Kanenrá:ke said:

^ I remember this one charting! I liked it and I was sure he'd get signed to a major label. The song wasn't anything majorly impressive but it was radio friendly and nice enough. If this had been released in the early 2000's I think it could've been a big hit.

I'm going even more obscure with Ragsdale a brother and sister duo who released one single while signed to Lyric Street that didn't chart. Love this song!

"I'm Glad It Was You"

Eerie, smooth harmonies. I haven't heard that song in forever. I remember it being on GAC while it was out. Too bad they couldn't catch on at radio though to be honest I wasn't totally surprised. Great pick. :)

Next up:

Craig Morgan - The Ballad Of Mr. Jenkins

[gonecountry]

Good song, I had never heard before. Craig can really tell a story, when he's not shreiking. Reminds me a bit of This Aint Nothin'. Also enjoyed God Must Really Love Me.

Up next:

Toby Keith - Your Smile (from Honkeytonk U)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXxMJhnViWc

[dm2081]

^ First time hearing this song, but going in I was excited because I like most of Toby's stuff. The song is pretty solid, Toby doesn't try to overdue it, and it actually sounds country! lol I miss songs like these from Toby. His voice sounds really good on this.

Next: Amanda - Waylon Jennings
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKjT6RsIFjA

[Andy]

^A stone cold outlaw classic. Waylon's voice and Bob McDill's pen together is an irresistible combination.

Ronnie Milsap - Stranger in My House

[sabre14]

Sept 12, 2014 6:32:48 GMT -5 Andy said:

^A stone cold outlaw classic. Waylon's voice and Bob McDill's pen together is an irresistible combination.

Ronnie Milsap - Stranger in My House

Classic Ronnie song. The second it comes on, you know exactly what song it is. Clever song too with a different spin on a subject that has been done before. And of course the vocals were flawless.

Next Up:

Dean Brody - Bounty

[Markus Meyer]

Sept 12, 2014 12:24:32 GMT -5 sabre14 said:

Sept 12, 2014 6:32:48 GMT -5 Andy said:

^A stone cold outlaw classic. Waylon's voice and Bob McDill's pen together is an irresistible combination.

Ronnie Milsap - Stranger in My House

Classic Ronnie song. The second it comes on, you know exactly what song it is. Clever song too with a different spin on a subject that has been done before. And of course the vocals were flawless.

Next Up:

Dean Brody - Bounty

Excellent storytelling, good story to tell, distinctively country production, great vocals. Fine single from a consistent artist.

Next:

Matt Woods - "Deadman's Blues"

[Deleted]

^ I've heard about this guy a lot but never got around to listening to him, great tune though will have to check him out

Next:Montgomery Gentry- "Tattoos and Scars"
m.youtube.com/watch?v=T37UqfkmuY8

[Steven]

^ Great tune. Love the story behind the song. Really like Montgomery's vocals on this one as well.

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Conversation With The Devil

[dm2081]

^ Had a hart time finding a good video for this song. I wasn't too big on this song, nothing really stood out to me. I can appreciate how Organic it sounded and I liked that it embodied the whole Outlaw image. Definitely makes you want to have some whiskey or smoke some cigs while listening to it lol (and I don't even smoke).

Next: Church Pew Or Bar Stool - Jason Aldean
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR6E0gHPJj8

[gonecountry]

Good song, Jason does a nice job singing (though, IMO, this doesn't have the same depth of delivery in my opinion as The Truth, Laughed Until We Cried or Fly Over States). Interesting perspective about being in one of two camps in smalltown America (i.e., at church or in the bars, but not both). This is slightly different from what I thought the theme was originally - ala Drugs or Jesus (Tim McGraw).

Next; 1000 Faces - Randy Montana
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o37O-xMgbI8

[Steven]

Never heard of this guy before I clicked on the link. Pretty good song. His voice is nice. 

Next - Jason Eady - OK Whiskey

[Deleted]

^ Great tune, this guy is hardcore country for sure. Have to check out "Daylight and Dark" soon

Next: Kenny Chesney - "Sing Em Good My Friend"

m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3vD8xtaBQ

[dm2081]

^ Another song that I'm listening to for the first time. This is a really nice song from Kenny, has a nice simple instrumentation, and I like the "Do do do's". Amazing that this album really only had one big hit on it (Come Over). Listening to Kenny's songs like this one is getting me excited for his new album.

Next: Life of the Party - Jake Owen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvM969Vy-KE

[Steven]

^ Didn't do much for me. One song I really like by him is ''Startin' With Me.'' Other than that, not a huge fan.

Next - Jason Isbell - Traveling Alone

[Andy]

^ Excellent song. Possibly the best track on what may have been last year's best album.

Next:
Dierks Bentley - Senor (Tales of Yankee Power)

[sabre14]

^ Loved Dierks' bluegrass album. The organic sound of the country instruments with Dierks' raw vocals were great ear candy for country lovers.

Next Up:

Oak Ridge Boys - Someplace Green

[recjus85]

^Not a bad song at all

Jimmy Wayne - She Runs

[Andy]

(I had typed this is response to sabre14's post before recjus85 posted, and I don't want to lose it).^Sweet song, I enjoyed it. The theme (being in the city and wanting to go back home to the country) has been done a lot, but there's nothing wrong with doing something tried and true well. I really enjoyed the lead singer's voice, and the harmony vocals were great, especially during the chorus. Other than "Elvira", my knowledge of the Oak Ridge Boys is almost nonexistent; I'll have to change that.

@recjus85: Very solid song. Jimmy Wayne's debut album was really strong. Style and production-wise, it's not typically the type of thing I listen to a lot nowadays, but listening to that song for the first time in a while, I found myself enjoying it a lot.

Next:
Roseanne Cash - September When It Comes

[Steven]

^ Great song. Her Johnny sound great together. Really need to get more into Roseanne Cash's music. EDIT: Had no idea Johnny Cash died in September. Makes the song even more touching. 

Next - Ryan Bingham - The Weary Kind

[Andy]

^Excellent ballad. Really need to hear more from him. BTW, for anyone who hasn't seen it, Crazy Heart is a really solid movie (which is where that song is from).

Next:
George Jones - A Place in the Country

[Todd]

Good song; I love the music from this era. I wish there were more story songs in country music these days. The background voices add a nice touch, reminiscent of "He Stopped Loving Her Today."

Next:
The Bellamy Brothers - I'll Help You Hurt Him