Disco de Sugarland: “Twice the Speed of Life”

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Sugarland includes: Kristen Hall (vocals, guitar); Kristian Bush (vocals, mandolin); Jennifer Nettles (vocals). <p>Sugarland: Kristen Hall (vocals, guitar); Kristian Bush (vocals, mandolin); Jennifer Nettles (vocals). <p>Recording information: Sound Emporium, Nashville, Tennessee. <p>Fronted by the seriously soulful vocalist Jennifer Nettles, Sugarland is a trio that makes immediately accessible, radio-ready country-pop. Singer/songwriters Kristen Hall and Kristian Bush comprise the other two-thirds of the group, and together they generate a sound that is equal parts backwoods twang, urban-cowgirl glamour, and suburban working-class malaise, a mix that will undoubtedly appeal to all three demographics. TWICE THE SPEED OF LIFE is Sugarland's full-length debut, and it fulfills the promise of its major-label status by delivering the goods in full. <p>While the crisp production, Nettles's gospel-inflected alto, and Hall and Bush's sweet, multi-part harmonies are what catch the ear on first listen, the secret weapon here is the quality of the songwriting. "Something More" bemoans the dreariness of 9-to-5 life and yearns for transcendence in its memorable, sing-along chorus. "Hello" is a lilting, mid-tempo narrative of an idyllic romance, while "Down in Mississippi (Up to No Good) is the sort of rollicking party anthem tailor-made for wild nights on the town. In short, Sugarland has all the makings of major country-pop act.

After the 1st few seconds of this CD, I was utterly amazed at Jennifer Nettles voice and lyrical originality. I bought this CD just to hear something different and am truly surprised that Sugarland is not more popular than they are. I expect that her voice and the talent of the songwriting and background sounds will set higher standards in Nashville. YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECORD!!

Sugarland is hands-down the best thing that has happened to Nashville in a long, long time.Thank you, Mercury Records, for signing this band. The songwriting is amazing, and it's pretty rare in Nashville for the stars to write their own music. Sugarland doesn't just "help" write the music, or write one song on the album, THEY WROTE THE WHOLE THING. Every single song on this album could be a best selling single. Jennifer Nettles has the most amazing voice, and her stage presence is captivating. The trio makes wonderful music together, and already, I can't wait for the next album! Do yourself a favor and BUY THIS RECORD. And then do yourself another favor and see Sugarland in concert.

If you are a country lover, you will like this album. If you're not a country lover, you'll like this album. Although the vocals have a bit of a country twang, the overall sound is more folk-like to me. In today's music world, it's nice to see groups that write their own music as well as perform it. I have a real appreciation for groups that write their own lyrics. And as for lyrics, it's not a bunch of repetitive lines...it's storytelling from the heart. I highly recommend this album for anyone who loves good music.

"Baby Girl," Sugarland's first single, and first hit, rocketed up the charts after it came out heralding the arrival of a new group of country stars. With the hook of how paying your dues may pay off, the song plays as an autobiography of the group. Deservedly, it went to the top of the charts and the video too was a hit.

The second single, "Something More," shows that Sugarland is not a one hit wonder. It shows off the writing and composing skills of the group along with their musical skills. Jennifer Nettles has a unique voice and backed up by Kristen and Kristian, they make great harmonies.

The rest of the album is just as tight and flows well. There are more hits here but it isn't just a collection of singles. The variety of songs and instruments used says a lot about the future of country music. With groups like Sugarland coming, the future is secure.

"Twice the speed of life" is an excellent cd. i bought it for the radio singles, but every other song on the cd proved to be equally as good or better (except maybe the last track which slows things down quite a bit). overall a great cd. highly recommended if you like the radio singles.