Zac Brown Band featuring Jimmy Buffett - Knee Deep

[Adam (UTR)]

This is the first Hot AC release from their #1 album, You Get What You Give. It received a few adds this week. Previous releases "Free" and "Toes" hit the top 50 last year.

[singingsparrow]

As much as I'd like to think his could be their breakout moment on this format, I honestly don't think so.

The Zac Brown Band's music just sounds too organic and understated from a production standpoint to resonate in a big way at this format. They may have a shot at a minor-to-moderate hit with "Let It Go", but that's about it as far as my ears are concerned. In a format gravitating increasingly towards Mainstream Top 40 sensibilities, their traditional band sound just feels roughly at least seven years too late here.

I pray they prove me wrong though. It would be especially nice to hear Jimmy Buffett on the radio again for sure, as he provides much needed escapism during this tough economic times.

Namaste,
lisping HIBISCUS

[Devin]

I think "Toes" and "Free", even "Chicken Fried" because it's known by everyone, all had better shots at being a hit then this does now. I hope they surprise me, though.