Alabama Album: “In the Mood: The Love Songs”
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Alabama: Jeff Cook (vocals, guitar); Teddy Gentry (vocals, bass); Randy Owen (vocals); Mark Herndon (drums).
<p>Additional personnel: Mark Casstevens (acoustic guitar); J.T. Corenflos (electric guitar); John Jarvis (Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards); David Hungate (fretted & fretless bass); Shannon Forrest (drums, shakers, loops).
<p>When the all the votes are finally tallied, perhaps only Garth Brooks will be able to challenge Alabama for the title of Most Influential Contemporary Country Artist Of All Time. It's easy to forget that before Alabama, country singers were basically divided into two categories: old-style cowboys and new-school popsters. Alabama, however, set a completely new standard by combining slick corporate rock of the R.E.O. Speedwagon variety with just enough good-ol'-boy charm to maintain a core rural audience. IN THE MOOD: LOVE SONGS compiles all of Alabama's best ballads and serves as an excellent showcase for the group's unique appeal. Every song here would fit perfectly on radio playlists right alongside an '80s Lionel Richie hit, yet somehow maintains an undeniable link to the kind of weepy, tear-in-your-beer classics made famous by George Jones. Released in February 2003 just in time for Valentine's Day, IN THE MOOD: LOVE SONGS makes the perfect soundtrack for any romantic liaison that's a little bit country and a little bit rock & roll.
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In the Mood: The Love Songs |
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UPC:078636705224
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Format:CD
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Type:Performer
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Genre:Country - Contemporary Country
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Artist:Alabama
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Producer:John Johnson (Compilation)
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Label:RCA Nashville
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Distributed:BMG (distributor)
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Release Date:2003/02/04
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Original Release Year:2003
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Discs:2
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Mono / Stereo:Stereo
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Studio / Live:Studio
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
- Alot of the popular songs, but missing some of the classics.
Do you really need to hear the CD to review it? Well, it's pretty obvious that a lot of these songs are collections of ones they've done before. However, I think they kept it a little in the safe zone and didn't take any risks on songs that may not have been chart toppers but probably didn't get the airtime they deserved. I believe Burn Georgia Burn from the Feel So Right album (CD, whatever it was album back then) was one of the best love songs they have ever done, and it's not even sung by Randy Owens. With that said, it's Alabama so I'd be kidding myself to give them anything lower than four stars. Customer review - February 09, 2003
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
- bama review
Not having the album, and not having heard all of the album
I can say that what I did hear was outstanding.
Hard to believe the group is getting ready to call it quits.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- Alabama - In the Mood. The Love Songs
Good album for when you're feeling romantic. Best song on the album is the title song "In the Mood" which has a great, bluesy guitar reminiscent of the one on Chris Isaac's Heart-Shaped world. - Alabama is the best!
I love all the songs on the album. The kids and I dance to them during the day! It has been fun. - Alabama
Excellent CD. All the classics that just make you want to smile! It will take you back in time musically. I recieved it in record time as well. Amazon continues to impress me :) |
