Alan Jackson Album: “Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love)”

Unlike Garth Brooks and Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson has never had trouble staying within the boundaries of traditional country music. His baritone twang is so authentic that when he sings about settling for a "burger and a grape snowcone," you believe him. This album, Jackson's third, is a seamless collection of tunes which sometimes are lacking a little in substance, but are always entertaining.

A lot of the songs Jackson writes deal with classic country themes. The opening footstomper "Chattahoochie" is a fond look at growing up in the south, while the heart-rending ballad "Tonight I Climb The Walls" evokes memories of vintage George Jones. The lilting island flavor of "Tropical Depression" adds a nice change of pace.

Jackson co-wrote fewer songs than usual (only seven this time around). The other three are among the lighter tunes on the album and provide some balance. "I Don't Need The Booze (To Get A Buzz On)" is an anti-drinking song while "She Likes It Too" was written by two former Jackson collaborators who effectively capture some of his loves (motorcycles, long hair, country music) and make it instantly identifiable with the man. The closer, "Mercury Blues," added some life to the tired car genre has gone on to become a Jackson fan favorite.

This is the music for foot stomping, heel kicking countyry. Alan may be small when starting out but is bigger today.

Alan Is One The Best Country Singers Today. When I First Heard "She's Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues)" I Began To Like It. He Can Sang Romantic Ballads Like: "(Who Says) You Can't Have It All" A Top Ten Hit In Early 1994. The Songs I Like On This Album Are: "Tonight I Climbed The Wall", "Mercury Blues", 1993's Big Number 1 Hit "Chattahoochee". You've Got To Buy This Album.

I thought this one was a little week for Alan Jackson. My Favorites on here are She's Got The Rhythm, Tonight I Climb The Wall, Who Says You Can't Have It All.

Alan Jackson is one of todays best country singer, and this cd is just awesome. Up to my ears in tears and tropical depression is my favorite. These songs gives a happy feeling. As a matter of fact, most of Alan's songs sends of a happy feeling.Even the slower ones, the message in his songs are so meaningful. I remain an Alan Jackson fan all the way.

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