Lonestar Album: “Let's Be Us Again”

What a great album this is! My favourite is T.G.I.F. plus all the other tracks! They just seem to get better with each album they do!

I'd heard some of the songs before this album came out. That just made me want it even more. I went to one of their concerts and there they played "Let's Be Us Again" for only the second time to a concert crowd. I was hooked from the beginning. They quickly outdid themselves with their emotional song "Let Them Be Little." The crowd was about brought to tears. It's so nice to see that these men value their families so highly. Children do try to grow up too fast and this song is a reminder to "let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while." They also show their versility through the songs upbeat "County Fair", "Class Reunion (That Used To Be Us)", and one of my personal favorites "T.G.I.F." because we can all relate to waiting for Friday to just get here. The final song, "Somebody's Someone" is a reminder that each soldier is important to someone, somehow. I'm looking forward to future Lonestar albums! Go out and buy this album, it's well worth it! Thanks Richie, Michael, Dean, and Keech for another great album!

Lonestar's made a name of themselves by playing pop-influenced country. This album carries on that tradition...but underneath it all, you get the sense that they are leaning back toward their belt-buckle-barin roots.

"Let's Be Us Again" is a terrific album. Richie McDonald has an incredible voice, and he's backed by three incredible musicians. Lonestar is a rarity: a hitmaking band with commercial appeal AND talent.

I think Richie McDonald held a meeting with the Muse. He co-wrote most of these tunes, and keyboardist Dean Sams co-wrote a couple. "Now", a basically forgettable tune, is the only one not written by either McDonald or Sams. Nice to see they've picked up their songwriting again, after a long absence.

The album opens with a tribute to a small town staple: county fairs. It continues with the fun "Class Reunion," followed by the engaging title track. "Women Rule the World", "Summertime," "TGIF," and "Mr. Mom" should be forgettable, but they're rather enjoyable (especially the latter tune, which features an underlying humorous streak). "What I Miss the Most" is powerful. "From There to Here", featuring Randy Owens, is a tune about how things have changed (and also a tip to the hat to fans of not only Lonestar but also Alabama). The final track, McDonald's "Somebody's Someone", is an emotional, powerful tribute to fallen war heroes. It's as beautiful as it is unforgettable.

"Let's Be Us Again" is the...hold on...sixth album from this foursome. Richie McDonald, Dean Sams, Keech Rainwater, and Michael Britt have been making solid, incredible music for years now, and they show no signs of stopping. This album carries on their tradition of country-meets-pop. Not for traditionalists, but for those who enjoy what's playing on the radio today, this one's for you.

There are only a few country music groups today that are worth listening to, and Lonestar is definitely one of them. 'Let's Be Us Again' is full of great songs for every type of music fan. Their lyrics to their songs are always full of meaning and emotion, and the songs on this album are no exception.

Let's Be Us Again is a wonderfully written and performed song which, much like Amazed, is an emotional and heartfelt. Probably the most stirring is Let Them Be Little, which is comparable to I Hope You Dance. My favorite track is Mr. Mom which is a humorous and upbeat anthem to stay at home parents.

Other great tracks are From There To Here which is basically a biographical song about the long journey that Lonestar has taken to stardom, and County Fair, which Richie wrote after a night at the fair with a major fan.

This is an excellent album! Any fan of country music is sure to find something that they like on this record!!

This CD will not leave my ears, I sing it in the shower and at school and if that isn't good enough then just go listen to it yourself.