2007 – Page 29 – Country Universe

Review: Taylor Swift, “Teardrops On My Guitar”

February 8, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 91

Taylor Swift, “Teardrops On My Guitar” Not a bad song, but the vocal lays flat during the verses. She sounds like an amateur until the chorus, where the production and a stronger melody carry her

Review: Flynnville Train, “Last Good Time”

February 8, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 5

Flynnville Train, “Last Good Time” This is country music in a post-Big & Rich world, I suppose. But, much like the Shania wannabes faltered without her trademark wit and production magic, this record just lays

Review: Ty Herndon, “Right About Now”

February 3, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 0

Ty Herndon, “Right About Now” This works as a thematic successor to his debut hit, “What Mattered Most.” Not quite sure why he felt the need to go so high at parts, but it’s a

Sarah Buxton, "That Kind of Day"

February 3, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 31

Sarah Buxton, “That Kind of Day” Great song, wrong delivery. levitra online us pharmacy There’s way too much going on and Buxton sounds winded trying to keep up. It doesn’t help that she’s trying to

Kellie Pickler, “I Wonder”

February 3, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 9

Kellie Pickler, “I Wonder” This is very heartfelt and sincere. Pickler speaks rhetorically to the mother who didn’t stick around to raise her. Her performance is perfectly delivered, with subtlety and understatement. The production overwhelms

Jason Aldean, “Johnny Cash”

February 3, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 52

Jason Aldean, “Johnny Cash” You’re setting yourself up for criticism when you name drop one of music’s biggest historical icons in a song title, and it’s gratuitious to boot. The line in the chorus is

Grammy Flashback: Record of the Year

January 31, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 6

At the Grammys, there are four big categories, where recordings, songs and artists from all musical genres compete against one another: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and Best

Montgomery Gentry, “Lucky Man”

January 31, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 1

Montgomery Gentry, “Lucky Man” The vocal sounds worn down at times, but it works well given the song’s message. One of their better singles, “Lucky Man” is a timely reminder of what it means to

Four Rare Olivia Newton-John Albums Hit iTunes

January 31, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 1

Olivia Newton-John has inked a digital distribution deal with Digital Music Group, Inc. (DMGI), effective immediately. This deal provides distribution for four rare Newton-John albums, two of which have only been released in specialty stores

Chicks, Jackson, Gill & Cash Dominate Scene Poll

January 27, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 6

The results of the 7th Annual Country Music Critics’ Poll have been released by Nashville Scene, and just like they did on the Country Universe Top Singles and Top Albums lists for 2006, the Dixie