Disco de Brooks & Dunn: “Hard Workin' Man”

After such an incredible debut album, you would think that there was nowhere but down for this Country duo to head. Instead, they defy gravity and even top their first album with the release of "Hard Workin' Man". They worked hard on this release, and they come back with the same great harmonies, the great Country sound, and with a noticeable increase in their confidence.

Simply the best tune on this disc is "Mexican Minutes", a ballad of leaving the fast-paced life behind. Only these two guys could use the words "Chips and Salsa" and make it sound good. Kix Brooks gives the Messina tune fresh life. Put Ronnie Dunn's perfect Country voice into the forefront with "We'll Burn That Bridge" and the title track. His voice is full with just the right amount of twang and growl. The ballads are good on this release as well with "She Used to Be Mine" and "I Can't Put Out This Fire". Throw in a couple of upbeat tunes like "Rock My World (Little Country Girl)" and a remix of "Boot Scootin' Boogie" and you have a great Country hit.

No sophomore jinx here. These guys are on top of their game, and came through with another blockbuster album. They might be a little rockin' for Country, but they still respect their roots and create great music. This is definitely a step up from their first album and a true gem.

I have previously purchased 2 other Brooks & Dunn CD's, so I am a fan. This maintains the style & variety we have come to expect. Title song is my favorite.

Brooks and Dunn, Can they "Do No Wrong" ? Every song deserves it's own Star.

They just keep getting Better. Let's Go Boys.

Brooks and Dunn followed up the fantastic "Brand New Man" cd with another outstanding work of art in "Hard Workin Man". Once again, the albulm was a big success. "She Used to Be Mine", and "That Ain't no Way to Go" both ended up topping the charts. Both of the songs allowed Dunn to do what he does best. They are fantastic, sorrowful, ballads. "We'll Burn that Bridge" and "Rock My World", both of which ended up at number 2, are fantastic honky tonk country songs. As is "Hard Workin Man", which one of my all-time favorite by Brooks and Dunn. The "Boot Scootin Boogie Remix" is fun, and "Heartbroke out of My Mind" is another very good upbeat song. "Mexican Minutes" shows off Kix Brooks very underrated voice, and "Our Time is Coming", "Texas Women", and "I Can't Put Out this Fire" round out a fantastic CD.

i think these guys are the best thtas ever been and eer will be not to mention mr.brooks looks like my husbandto be and i love all their musicand also think they have awesome voices. every song holds a memory in my life at sometime or other.