Jo Dee Messina Album: “Burn”

The red-headed firebrand spent two years working on her third release, but for her fans, it is well worth the wait. Burn is full of untempo, infectous, very singable songs. Some are saying it is a very good pop record...pop, country, rap, whatever Jo Dee does, she gives her all, so you know it will be the best record, no matter what genre. Some of the songs carry a common theme that over carries from I'm Alright, that attitude of "I don't have time for your games, I don't need you, I can make it on my own". "These are the Days" is a sentimental tune about "the memories you put in a box". The other day (the one I can never remember) is "Saturday Night" an ode to girls night out. "Angelene" is a set-up song, it gives some background on the young girl from "Even God Must Get the Blues" (off the I'm Alright record). "Closer", "Nothin' I Can Do", "That's the Way", and "If Not You" are just plain good songs, no two ways about it. This whole album is that way, just good, I cannot say a bad thing about Jo Dee Messina or her music. The poignant "Bring on the Rain" (with co-producer Tim McGraw) brings tears to my eyes, it is beautiful and hits close to home for me. "But tomorrow's another day, and I am not afraid, so bring on the rain"

This is an excellent album by Jo Dee, one her fans will truly love.

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I became a fan of Jo Dee Messina's hearing her songs on country radio. I'm not even a big fan of the genre but how can anyone not enjoy songs like I'm Alright, Lesson in Leavin', and Bye Bye. These songs are amazing. I bought Burn hoping for more of the same. I was not disappointed. Though I can't rank this as high as I'm Alright, it's a great album from one of country's brightest stars. Jo Dee's greatest appeal is her raw, emotional voice. It feels like she's singing just for me. There's passion in that voice. She is easily one of the top 5 female country artists out there. Burn also works because Jo Dee chooses songs with inspirational, uplifting lyrics. How can you not be inspired by Burn? These are the Days makes you think about not wasting your life and valueing ever moment you have. Saturday Night is the most fun song on the album. Angelene is really a sad song about the many people that head down that road. Nothing I can Do is the most country of the songs on the set. It's raw, fun, and just flat out awesome. Bring on the Rain is the best this album has to offer. How can you not be affected by this song? It will surely be my new anthem when I'm depressed. I highly recommend this album if you bought I'm Alright and if you didn't. Trust me all you country and non-country fans out there. She's the real deal!!!

For anyone who loves to sing in their car (loudly) this CD is a must have. I am a huge Dixie Chicks/Faith Hill/Shania Twain Fan, and this is right along those same lines. I listen to this over and over, and each time I sing louder and louder! Bring on the rain is one of the most beautiful and inspiring songs I've ever heard. Listening to it 5 times in a row is not uncommon for me!

It was the day after the tragedy that struck our nation that I heard the song "Bring On The Rain". What a perfect song for this situation! It has really helped me carry on after these terrible events. It reminded me to wake up the next day and continue life and to do it even better than the day before. Even though this song was not written specifically for this event, it really says what my hart is feeling at this moment. Thanks Jo Dee Messina, keep up the good work.