Album Reviews

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Halfway to Hazard, Halfway to Hazard

August 24, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 2

Halfway to Hazard Halfway to Hazard Shrieking diva syndrome.  It’s an affliction that has corrupted many a talented female vocalist.   They mistake screaming for singing, intensity for interpretation.   They errantly believe that the louder

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Toby Keith, Big Dog Daddy

July 8, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 9

Toby Keith Big Dog Daddy Toby Keith is the best male singer that consistently receives airplay on country radio. It’s really that simple. Sometimes, people only give you credit for being a great singer if

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Brad Paisley, 5th Gear

July 1, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 6

Brad Paisley 5th Gear Brad Paisley’s fifth studio album has the daunting task of building on the momentum established by its predecessor, Time Well Wasted. Awarded both the CMA and ACM for Album of the

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Bruce Robison, It Came From San Antonio

May 28, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 0

Bruce Robison It Came From San Antonio Bruce Robison has always been a fantastic singer-songwriter, but he usually takes his time between projects. After last year’s superb Eleven Stories, it’s a wonderful surprise to hear

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Pam Tillis, Greatest Hits

May 28, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 2

Greatest Hits June 3, 1997 Ah, the nineties.   What seemed so perfect back then, time has taken the shine away from.    Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not talking about the quality of

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Gretchen Wilson, One of the Boys

May 28, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 6

Gretchen Wilson One of the Boys Gretchen Wilson continues her baffling descent from the promise of her debut album, Here For the Party. Its follow-up, All Jacked Up, suffered from overconfidence, a cocky attitude of

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Pam Tillis, All of This Love

May 27, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 0

All of This Love November 7, 1995 You can learn much about an artist’s commitment to their craft by how they capitalize on their success. Pam Tillis had credibility and commercial clout to burn after

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