Disco de Brooks & Dunn: “Steers & Stripes”

Descripción (en inglés) :

Brooks & Dunn: Kix Brookes, Ronnie Dunn (vocals) Additional personnel includes: Brent Rowan (acoustic & electric guitar); B. James Lowry (acoustic guitar); J.T. Corenflos, Kenny Greenberg (electric guitar); Paul Franklin (steel guitar, dobro); Dan Dugmore (steel guitar); Greg Davis (banjo); Aubrey Haynie (fiddle); The Nashville String Machine (strings); Steve Nathan (piano, Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards, synthesizer); Michael Rhodes (bass); Shannon Forrest (drums); Eric Darken (percussion); Bob Bailey, Kim Fleming, Vicki Hampton, Gene Miller, Kim Richey, John Wesley Ryles, Chris Rodriguez, Harry Stinson, Trisha Yearwood. Producers include: Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Mark Wright. Engineers include: Greg Droman, Jeff Kersey, Kix Brooks. Recorded at House Of Gain, Oceanway, Cyber Ranch, Nashville, Tennessee, Sound Kitchen Studios, Franklin, Tennessee. "Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by A Duo Or Group With Vocal. Selling 22 million albums and scoring 18 #1 hits, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have been dominant figures in '90s country music. With this album, they upped the ante for the 21st century. Enlisting hot producer Mark Wright (who has worked with Lee Ann Womack and Clint Black), the band took seven months to record STEERS & STRIPES. Instead of doing a quickie recording session then heading out on tour, Brooks & Dunn really took their time on this one, and their efforts payed off with this phenomenal country-pop crossover album. Trisha Yearwood lends her fabulous vocal power on "The Last Thing I Do." "The Long Goodbye" is a tug-at-your-heartstrings ballad complete with gorgeous strings. "My Heart Is Lost To You" is a pledge of love that goes in a slight Latin direction. "Lucky Me, Lonely You" is one of the few traditional country tunes on the album, as STEERS & STRIPES is dominated by country-rock/pop and tender ballads. All in all, these heartfelt tunes are some of the strongest the boys have released.

I guess this is the part where I curse Montgomery Gentry for taking away B&D's "Due of the Year" award thing. Unfortunately, I like Montgomery Gentry. The next best thing I can do, however, is to rave about B&D's latest CD. "Only In America," the first track, is a wonderful modern-day "God Bless the USA." "The Last Thing I Do," "Good Girls Go To Heaven," and "See Jane Dance" give the CD a rockin' edge. On the flip side, "The Long Goodbye," "When She's Gone, She's Gone," and "I Fall" supply the mournful side, which fits wonderfully with the others. The rest of the songs fall in between, but are no less great. "Lucky Me, Lonely You" is a little more traditional for my tastes, but hey, it's Brooks & Dunn! "Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" just has a certain catch to it. "My Heart Is Lost To You" has a peculiar beat that I found interesting. "Go West" is just one of those songs that you could listen to for hours. There's nothing lacking on this new CD by masters of the industry. What are you waiting for? Grab "STEERS & STRIPES"--you won't regret it!

Sorry Tim, the 'boys' are back in a big way. Just when Brooks and Dunn appeared predictable, they crank out their best piece of work since their debut. Great diversity in songs from the opening, extremely catchy 'Only in America' to the country-techno danceable "See Jane Dance", this is truly a collection of great tunes. Ronnie and Kix still rock out with "If It's the Last Thing I Do" and "Good Girls Go to Heaven" (Great encore tune), the killer ballads "Long Goodbye" and "Unloved", the humorous "Deny, Deny, Deny" and a fresh divergence - "My Heart Is Lost to You" with an addictive Latin flow to it. All this without even mentioning the #1 grove "Aint Nothing Bout You". Montgomery Gentry may have brought back 70's southern rock - but they can't hold a candle to Brooks and Dunn's musical diversity and vocal strength. Here's to a great tour, well-deserved record sales, and the best country release of 2001.

Brooks & Dunn explode back into the spotlight with their great album Steers and Stripes. Here are some of the highlights from it. It gets off to a great start with their most recent #1, "Only In America", which has become an "anthem" song in country music since September 11. "The Last Thing I Do" is a great rocker. Their next single "The Long Goodbye" is a ballad destined to be a B&D classic. Kix Brooks delivers his best song yet with "Go West". If I were a DJ, I'd play that one on radio and Kix would actually get some airplay for a change. "Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" has already made its tremendous mark on the charts and has given B&D their biggest hit yet, so I don't think there is anything else needed to say here. "Deny, Deny, Deny" makes for a great B&D novelty song while country's roots is revived with the great song, "Lucky Me, Lonely You". Brooks & Dunn show all indications that they aren't ready to hang it up yet with possibly their finest album since Brand New Man. If you ain't got it, you had dern well better buy it.

From the opening chords of "Only In America" in knew Brooks and Dunn were back to the style and energy of their debut release, Brand New Man. I work for a radio station, 94.9 the River, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and I can tell you that the listner response to the first single, "Ain't Nothin' Bout You" has been overwhelming. After listening to the album in its entireity, there are at least a half dozen singles. That is not to say, the rest of the tracks are filler. Kix and Ronnie haven't sounded this good and displayed this kind of range in years. From the danceable "See Jane Dance and Good Girls Go To Heaven" to the moving country power ballads "The Long Goodbye and "I Fall" the vocals are tight and the harmonies have that trademark B&D sound, but fresh at the same time. This is B&D's first outing with producer Mark Wright....has definately breathed life into the guys. Also of note on this album, the humorous Deny, Deny, Deny....what guy hasn't found himself in this position at least once in their lives. Their last two albums, "If You See Her" and "Tightrope" didn't see the sales numbers that their earlier releases did, hopefully this album will kick them back into high gear! Kix, Ronnie....we can't wait to see you on the Neon Circus and Wild West Tour...and if you get a chance...give us a call at KSBH 94.9 The River when you get the chance! Don't wait buy "Steers and Stripes" today!!!!

After an album that was ok and one that wasn't, Country Music's greatest duo is back! The new album is great. Ronnie Dunn shines on songs like "Only in America, Long Good-Bye, and Unloved." Kix Brooks Shows his talent on " Go West, Deny,Deny, Deny, and See Jane dance. The guys show they have grown as singers and in their choise of songs. There are positive love songs as well as fast beat rockers. There is somthing for everyone on this album and it is a MUST HAVE for any true Brooks & Dunn fan! Great job Guys!