Disco de Billy Currington: “Billy Currington”

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Personnel: Billy Currington (vocals); John D. Willis (acoustic guitar, banjo); Brent Mason (electric guitar); Paul Franklin (steel guitar); Stuart Duncan (fiddle); Gary Prim, Gordon Mote (keyboards); W. David Smith (bass); Eddie Bayers (drums); John W. Ryles (background vocals). <p>Recorded at The Castle, Sound Station and Backstage Studios, Nashville, Tennessee. <p>Billy Currington is not the kind of contemporary country singer who feels a need to be visually redundant. Leaving his hat and boots at home, Currington, clad in plain white T-shirt and blue jeans strikes us as a regular, blue-collar guy from Georgia who just happens to have a certain way with his smooth baritone and a clever turn of phrase. This self-titled debut is a well-balanced effort featuring both good timey up-tempo numbers with a sense of humor ("Off My Rocker," "Where the Girls Are") and moving ballads of emotional poignance ("Hangin' Around" and "Time with You"). <p>The hit single "Walk a Little Straighter" tells the story of a young boy pleading with his father, whom he otherwise adores, to sober up. On "That's Just Me," the singer expresses simple, straightforward nuggets by way of explaining himself: "I've never even been to Mars but I'm a man/And I accept the fact that women are just hard to understand?but that's just me." With classic neo-trad country backing throughout (steel guitar, fiddle, twangy Fender, and extremely minimal string pads), Currington makes himself right at home on the charts with this heartfelt, convincing, and very promising debut.

If there is any justice in today's country music market (and that is up for debate), Billy Currington's debut CD (Billy Currington) deserves a heck of a lot of success. There are a select few CD's that can be played over and over again without getting old. This is one of them. A better mix of ballads and toe tappers would be hard to find. The fist single, "Walk A Little Straighter Daddy" is moving up the charts. With the right mix of emotion and social consciousness, this song moves the heart without becoming sappy. "I Got a Feeling" captures the perspective of a man in love to the letter. He is on the verge of declaring his love, and feels certain the emotion is mutual but as is often the case with men, is hesitant to put his love into words. "That's Just Me" is a pleasure to listen to. A fun song with practical statements that are hard to disagree with. "Off My Rocker" playfully uncovers the truth about who is really in charge in a relationship, and aptly ends in an apology. "Where The Girls Are" and "Growin'Up Down There" are two of the well-placed lively tunes sure to get you moving. The haunting "Time With You," spotlights Currington's vocal ability while deftly incorporating an occasional steel guitar. An emotionally driven love song "When She Gets Close to Me" puts into words what men sometimes feel but rarely verbalize. Billy has the complete package: an admirable voice, writing talent and he is easy on the eyes. Will this be enough to take him far? I for one hope so.

I have been converted: I am a fan that crossed over to the dark side of classic rock and artists like Counting Crows and LIVE. . .but Billy has brought me back. He breaths new life into country music with a "new-old" sound and lyrics worth listening to. He brings a sincerity to his music that has been missing from country lately. . .but perhaps the best thing I can really say is that, though I am still a starving college student, I was glad to part with my lunch money and support this very promising young artist :)

I have been a fan of Billy Currington ever since the first time I heard his single "Walk a Little Straighter." I had to go buy his CD right after that, and it was even better than I imagined. I have seen him in concert twice, and I have gotten to meet him. He is such a gentleman, and he was even nicer in person. This CD is awesome all the way through. Every song tugs at your heart in it's own way. Buy this CD and you will not be disappointed.

I had no idea what an awesome artist he is! I love the whole cd, but I have to admit...I bought it mainly because I love the song Walk a Little Straighter. I had to know who sang it...so I got onto Amazon and when I started listening to some of the other songs on this cd - I had to have it. He's a very talented artist! I'm sooo glad I decided to check him out!

This CD was surprisingly good. Actually, I bought this CD not liking the first single, Walk a Little Straighter, too much. But, I listened to a few other song previews on this CD and realized that Billy Currington has true talent and decided to buy his CD. The songs on this CD, even Walk a Little Straighter, show such depth and his voice carries out the emotion trying to be conveyed. Growin' Up Down There gives a fun, great view of life growing up in a small town while Time With You is a powerful song about love that captures the idea of love in a hectic world so wonderfully. Next Time and Hangin Around are also favorites of mine. But, in reality, all the songs on this CD are amazing and any true music fan should appreciate the music on this CD.