Disco de Dolly Parton: “Backwoods Barbie [Wal-Mart Exclusive]”

No exaggeration. Surrounded by other new releases this month that are not nearly as dynamic, "Backwoods Barbie" is a standout, and perhaps one of the greatest new releases this year. It has been a long time since I've purchased an album and listened to it without using the skip button. Every track is solid. For those of you who may not be a fan of this artist, forget this artist for a minute. It is simply the best in modern Country music. After spending the last few years exploring Bluegrass music, Dolly parton has returned to country, but this time somehow you can feel she's brought all she has learned from her vast musical history.

I bought this CD yesterday and I played it constantly since getting it! I'm glad that Dolly is back! This CD reminds me of her early 80 releases...it is incredible! The first song Better Get to Livin is really great! It's one of my favorite songs!~ Dolly also has a remake of the Fine Young Cannibals song Drive Me Crazy...This song is so hot! Get this CD, you'll be glad you did!

I have followed Dolly's music for years, and have all her albums and CD's since New Harvest First Gathering back in 1977. Aside from her two bluegrass CD's, The Grass is Blue, and LIttle Sparrow (which I believe are her all-time best recordings), Backwoods Barbie is among her best. Considering she wrote most of the songs on "Barbie," this makes it a landmark release. It's amazing that at this stage in her life and career, she continues to put out her best work ever. Highlights on the CD are Better Get to Living, Jesus and Gravity, and Drives Me Crazy. I have played Jesus and Gravity over and over - an amazing song. I have hopes that radio will play that one, but based on what's happened in recent years, we may not hear much of this CD on radio. Dolly doesn't need radio anyway. Every fan of Dolly's music should get this CD and play it for your friends!

Many knowledgeable, die-hard fans who know a lot more about Parton's career than i do are praising this cd. As someone who's always liked her but hasn't purchased her releases regularly, i just want to throw in my 2 cents and say that 'Jesus&Gravity' is probably the best new song i've heard in years and it sounds like a 'classic in the making' to me.

A great song is a great song....and what so many of our treasured 'evergreen' artists (like Dolly, Stevie Nicks, Streisand, Linda R. and on and on) have been lacking for many years is finding a GREAT new song that can reach millions and simply not only appeal to their loyal fan base. 'Jesus&Gravity' just has the power to be THE song that could finally get Dolly radio airplay that she deserves, so i hope she includes it in her set during her upcoming tour and gets promo cds of it to radio stations, because i think it's her best shot in decades at having a smash.

The message of 'Jesus&Gravity' is great; the song builds and builds, and Dolly's voice soars in ways i haven't heard since 'It's All Wrong But Its All Right' or 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning'-- this is powerful singing and not 'breathy-cutesy-bouncy' which i understand is some of her charm, but when a classic singer's pipes get a great workout in the best showcase for her talents i've heard in years, this is the song to not let get away. I don't like the first track on the cd at all which already has a video, and i wish her well with it, but it's just not a great song (in my opinion).

'Jesus&Gravity' is mature, yet has an appeal that could reach all ages, it's inspirational, and the song to bring her back to radio. It has the makings of 'song of the year' and 'best female vocal performance' so i hope she doesn't let it get away. It makes me want to go back and explore her catalog. Bravo, Dolly :)

wow welcome back miss Dolly,What a wonderful "cd" stand out cuts are 1.better get to livin 2.made of stone 3.backwoods barbie reminds me of coat of many colors 4.cologne,such a good song so true 10.Shinola just rocks out luv it.you go miss dolly see you here in Dallas May 11th.we will always love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!