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ALLISON MOORER
ALABAMA SONG |
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| Average Rating: 9.44 |
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Not a Whisperer..more a WonderfulSurprise from Nashville
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Reviewed on August 30th, 2000
At the outset,I must point out that I listened to this CD at the same time as I listened to, I Am Shelby Lynne,by Shelby Lynne,but waited until Ms Moorer's second outing was available to compare before I reviewed this gem,of evolving traditional country.The former was a standout of this year,and Alabama Song stands with it as what is excellent and interesting in modern female counrty music. The new CD,The Hardest Part,is for a future review,but this offering is enough to wet even the driest and jaded palate.Allison Moorer has benefitted greatly from the exposure given to her as a result of the HorseWhisperer soundtrack,and her Oscar appearence,but I personally think this CD offers more than A Soft Place To Fall as its highlight.There is not one bad track on this recording,and my wait to review has only strengthened myappreciation of Ms Moorer's talent.From the opening track,Pardon Me,you are caressed and hynotized by that sweet southern drawl and I defy anyone to find a current artist that can deliver traditional country and ballard material with such a standout fresh and modern approach.Ms Moorer has talent to burn,and doesnt sound like *all the rest*being pumped out of Nashville..yet!!!Lets hope she never loses this innovative originality.I personally recommend the title track,if it doesnt hook you in...listen to Mindy McCready and play it safe.Not since Jo Dee Messina have I been impressed with a traditional country female voice. The mood of this CD ebbs and flows but the vocals ,production and songwriting are all constant and excellent.Listen to Set You Free and enjoy the bittersweet nature of good bye,and just enjoy for the pure listening delights,Long Black Train and The One That Got Away. I have slowly been won over to modern country,and CDs like this one are responsible. Ms Moorer is carrying on the tradition of Emmy Lou Harris which is pleasing to me in the extreme. My recommendation is 4-5 stars,and a promise that this will grow on you and never stop being played.I would recommend you expend the money for this one,definately.She plays she sings she writes and inputs into production,on this one..a great first outing.As a post script,listen to Ms Moorer's rendition of Here Comes The Sun,the Beatles never sounded so good..well afterall redheads have all the talent,dont they all yall!!!!
More "Alabama Song" reviews:
[2004-03-24] Excellent debut! (10)
[2003-07-01] Best Country CD of Last 10 Years (10)
[2002-09-08] a song that rings true (10)
[2002-05-22] Original Country Songs/Songwriter"Tina Marie"lyrics@i-55.com (10)
[2002-03-26] Great Singing (8)
[2001-11-10] Powerful Voice and Soulful Lyrics (10)
[2001-05-17] Cant really get any better than this! (10)
[2001-03-02] Man, can this gal sing country! (10)
[2000-09-23] Allison Moorer saves the day (10)
[2000-08-30] Not a Whisperer..more a WonderfulSurprise from Nashville (10)
[2000-08-28] I really like Allison (8)
[2000-08-14] A full-force assault of traditional country blues (10)
[2000-05-05] At last (8)
[2000-01-10] SO MUCH FOR AMERICAN COUNTRY RADIO STATIONS (10)
[1999-11-03] Excellent Cd ! (10)
[1999-10-21] A Real Suprise!! Shania Fans Please Pass On This One (10)
[1999-10-12] Allison Moorer fan from Oslo, Norway (10)
[1999-10-07] different styles-all great (10)
[1999-07-18] Overall A Good Album (8)
[1999-07-15] Contemporary Country at its Best (10)
[1999-06-26] Allison is Nashville's most touching vocalist in decades (10)
[1999-06-25] perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon or looking at the stars (8)
[1999-05-31] bring on the renaissance... (10)
[1999-04-23] I am not a country music fan, but..... (10)
[1999-04-19] Albums this good don't come often (10)
[1999-04-14] Loved the whole album! (10)
[1999-04-06] Great voice, some great songs. (8)
[1999-02-23] Cliches Abound (6)
[1998-12-13] Outstanding maturity and expression - Encore! Encore! (10)
[1998-12-09] the one CD I'd take on a trip to play over and over (10)
[1998-10-14] This redhead's voice is RED-HOT! (8)
[1998-10-13] Totally captivating!!! (10)
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