Rascal Flatts Album: “Melt”

Description :

This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Rascal Flatts: Joe Don Rooney (acoustic & electric guitars); Jay Demarcus (bass); Gary Levox. Additional personnel: Larry Beaird (acoustic guitar, banjo); Jerry McPherson, Dan Huff (electric guitar); Paul Franklin (steel guitar); Jimmy Stewart (dobro); Jonathan Yudkin (mandolin, fiddle, violin, viola, cello); Tim Akers (accordion, keyboards); Steve Nathan (keyboards); Lonnie Wilson (drums). Producers: Mark Bright, Marty Williams, Rascal Flatts. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. In the photos accompanying MELT, the members of Rascal Flatts are styled in the manner of typical grunge rockers, complete with goatees, ripped jeans, worn leather jackets, and dour grimaces. Fans need not be worried, though--the group still delivers super-shiny Nashville pop, albeit with a slightly more "adult" lyrical edge than on their self-titled debut. This time around, the songs seem custom-tailored not for teens, but for the George Bush Jr. generation--a young, sophisticated, globally aware, rural middle class more apt to be chatting on-line than downing Lone Stars in the back of a pickup. In other words, the band makes a concerted effort to match its sublimely catchy melodies with down-to-earth tales of modern grown-up life. Though MELT's highly polished jingle-esqe production occasionally obscures the songs' emotional impact, the resulting album succeeds on it's own terms; it's as perfectly poppy and slick as the best of Britney Spears, yet significantly more substantial.

I just bought this CD yesterday and have already listened to it more times then I can count. I loved their debut album and the first release off of this new album, These Days. The talent these three young men have is well showcased on this CD and their growth as entertainers is evident. This CD has a little bit of everything, upbeat songs, soulful ballads, and some thought-provoking songs as well. All in all, it is a wonderful album and I look forward to hearing the rest of the releases from this CD. So far, These Days is my favorite song on the album, but there are a few others which are really outstanding as well.

This CD is really great! :) Country is the best music ever. I really love the song "Love You Out Loud." I know he sings it to his girlfriend, but it reminds me of how I want the whole world to know I chose country music over pop. (And I have never regretted it.) I don't know why people listen to a type of music that just tells you to be cool and do drugs when there's this stuff around. Anyway, I think everyone who hates country music should listen to "Love You Out Loud" cause it will make them change their mind about country music. It's one of my favorite songs in the world.

I also love "I Melt." :)

After their debut album sold a million copies, it was time for a new venture. This new cd, "Melt", keeps it right on pace, with 11 great songs on it. I really expect Rascal Flatts to be getting a lot of awards in the near future. Besides, "These Days", their is a lot to pick from on this cd. The title track is a great candlelight soother for romance. The song, "Mayberry", is about the good ol days and a breeze, very relaxing song. The last song titled, "My worst fear", is being compared to, "I'm moving on", but it sure is'nt nearly as moving as, "I'm moving on", is. It's hard to say if this album is stronger than the first, but it's definently in the right direction. Somewhere I read that they want to release quite a few songs. If they don't release at least 5 singles, I will be disappointed. The songs, "Mayberry", and, "Too good is true", are I think the strongest. But then, "Dreamin out loud", is real catchy too. When you listen to this cd, you realize that Gary Levoux's vocals are unbelievable! He has one of the best voices in music, and he can stretch his vocals also. I don't know how many millions this album will sell, but quite a lot. It's safe to say that this album could explode, and sell big like Dixie Chick's first album did. Rascal Flatts truly are blessed and they deserve everything they get. They have a great record label, great songs, and an ever-growing fanbase as I speak.

This is an excellent CD. I liked Rascal Flatts before this album, but I did not LOVE them. I bought their first album and have listened to it quite a bit. But it was hard for me to listen to over and over because I thought the songs sounded somewhat the same. I got really excited about "Melt" when I heard the first single "These Days". Well, I bought it today, the first day it was available, and all I have to say is WOW!! This is a CD that is going to be a permanent fixture in my car - going everywhere that I go!! If you like Rascal Flatt's first CD and you like the song "These Days" then I HIGHLY recommend!

One of the dominant groups today in country music, Rascal Flatts really creates a huge hit with "Melt". They have released almost half of the CD to radio and all of the songs have hit number one. The trio of vocalists compliment each other very well for a great listening experience. A must have for any country music CD collector.