Kellie Pickler - "Don't You Know You're Beautiful"
Sept 28, 2008 19:15:17 GMT -5
Post by Pickler_fan on Sept 28, 2008 19:15:17 GMT -5
Lets hear some professional reviews now!!
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Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler
By IAN DREW
RELEASE DATE: TUESDAY 9/30
Judging from her strong second country disc, Kellie Pickler is not as dumb as she often comes off. The former American Idol castoff — who won surprise raves for her debut Small Town Girl in 2006 — impressively cowrote half of this CD, including clever numbers like "Rocks Instead of Rice," a feisty fantasy about destroying an ex-flame's wedding, and the frisky duet with Taylor Swift, "Best Days of Your Life." (19/BNA Records)
Kellie Pickler
By IAN DREW
RELEASE DATE: TUESDAY 9/30
Judging from her strong second country disc, Kellie Pickler is not as dumb as she often comes off. The former American Idol castoff — who won surprise raves for her debut Small Town Girl in 2006 — impressively cowrote half of this CD, including clever numbers like "Rocks Instead of Rice," a feisty fantasy about destroying an ex-flame's wedding, and the frisky duet with Taylor Swift, "Best Days of Your Life." (19/BNA Records)
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The Nashville Sound - September 2008
Album Review: Kellie Pickler (Self Titled)
September 27th 2008 09:02
Here we go folks. My track by track review of Kellie Pickler's sophomore album...aptly titled "Kellie Pickler". Let's go!
1. Don't You Know You're Beautiful: This can easily be characterized as Pickler's answer to Martina McBride's "This One's For The Girls". A fun little ditty about self assurance, abstinence and various other Disney-related subtexts. Well sung by Kellie, but for me, it doesn't match the tone of the rest of the album.
2. I'm Your Woman: An up-tempo late-90s pseudo-Shania track.
3. Rocks Instead Of Rice: Herein begins the theme of the record. In case you weren't aware, I'm guessing that at some stage, our beloved Pickler dated an adulterer. Yes, shock and horror. Here, we have a revenge tinged ditty with token humor and violent references, both necessary for this track to be a part of the "Neo-country/pop revenge song by a blond" genre (joining her BBFs Carrie "Before He Cheats" Underwood and Taylor "Picture To Burn" Swift. A fun track that will amuse some/most.
4. Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You: This is a re-cut of what I have always viewed as the second strongest track from her first album (second only behind "I Wonder"). This re-recording offers a stronger vocal from Pickler and a thicker arrangement: both are welcomed. I assume this is going to hit radio at some stage...or at least I'm hoping it does.
5. Lucky Girl: A cover of the fabulously awesome Australian singer/songwriter Catherine Britt. Kellie does Britt proud, delivering a solid vocal to contribute to the standing "yeah you dumped me, but check it out, you're the one who got screwed" theme of the record. Plus, who doesn't win when they have a box set of Merle?
6. One Last Time: A sad ballad co-written by Pickler. A solid delivery.
7. Best Days Of Your Life: This is the infamous co-write with former fellow Brad Paisley tour veteran Taylor Swift (who also provides subtle, almost invisible, backing vocals). It's a fun track and a surefire hit. Like paper to a flame baby!
8. Somebody To Love Me: The track title says it all. Maybe a little filler-ish but what is a country record without a token heart wrenching ballad?
9. Makin' Me Fall In Love Again: Dolly circa late 70s vibe. A fun track that will be present in my car for a while. Not genius, but definitely sing along material.
10: Gong Out In Style: It starts slow, it builds and she embraces product placement. What more can I say?
Thoughts? It's fun, vengeful, upbeat and reflective - a great pop/country album. Pickler has grown as a vocalist since her first album and her personality definitely shines through in this record. There are some stand out tracks and one or two fillers in a relatively short record (ten songs), however, all in all, I recommend that all non-traditional fans check this album out.
Album Review: Kellie Pickler (Self Titled)
September 27th 2008 09:02
Here we go folks. My track by track review of Kellie Pickler's sophomore album...aptly titled "Kellie Pickler". Let's go!
1. Don't You Know You're Beautiful: This can easily be characterized as Pickler's answer to Martina McBride's "This One's For The Girls". A fun little ditty about self assurance, abstinence and various other Disney-related subtexts. Well sung by Kellie, but for me, it doesn't match the tone of the rest of the album.
2. I'm Your Woman: An up-tempo late-90s pseudo-Shania track.
3. Rocks Instead Of Rice: Herein begins the theme of the record. In case you weren't aware, I'm guessing that at some stage, our beloved Pickler dated an adulterer. Yes, shock and horror. Here, we have a revenge tinged ditty with token humor and violent references, both necessary for this track to be a part of the "Neo-country/pop revenge song by a blond" genre (joining her BBFs Carrie "Before He Cheats" Underwood and Taylor "Picture To Burn" Swift. A fun track that will amuse some/most.
4. Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You: This is a re-cut of what I have always viewed as the second strongest track from her first album (second only behind "I Wonder"). This re-recording offers a stronger vocal from Pickler and a thicker arrangement: both are welcomed. I assume this is going to hit radio at some stage...or at least I'm hoping it does.
5. Lucky Girl: A cover of the fabulously awesome Australian singer/songwriter Catherine Britt. Kellie does Britt proud, delivering a solid vocal to contribute to the standing "yeah you dumped me, but check it out, you're the one who got screwed" theme of the record. Plus, who doesn't win when they have a box set of Merle?
6. One Last Time: A sad ballad co-written by Pickler. A solid delivery.
7. Best Days Of Your Life: This is the infamous co-write with former fellow Brad Paisley tour veteran Taylor Swift (who also provides subtle, almost invisible, backing vocals). It's a fun track and a surefire hit. Like paper to a flame baby!
8. Somebody To Love Me: The track title says it all. Maybe a little filler-ish but what is a country record without a token heart wrenching ballad?
9. Makin' Me Fall In Love Again: Dolly circa late 70s vibe. A fun track that will be present in my car for a while. Not genius, but definitely sing along material.
10: Gong Out In Style: It starts slow, it builds and she embraces product placement. What more can I say?
Thoughts? It's fun, vengeful, upbeat and reflective - a great pop/country album. Pickler has grown as a vocalist since her first album and her personality definitely shines through in this record. There are some stand out tracks and one or two fillers in a relatively short record (ten songs), however, all in all, I recommend that all non-traditional fans check this album out.
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