Toby Keith Album: “How Do You Like Me Now?!”

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Personnel: Toby Keith (vocals); Larry Byrom, B. James Lowry (acoustic guitar); Brent Rowan, Brent Mason, Jerry McPherson (electric guitar); Sonny Garrish, Paul Franklin, Dan Dugmore (steel guitar); Aubrey Haynie (mandolin); Terry McMillan (harmonica); Clayton Ivey, Gary Smith (piano, organ, keyboards); Steve Nathan (organ, keyboards); Mike Brignardello, Glenn Worf (bass); Owen Hale (drums); Paul Leim (programming); Curtis Young, John Wesley Ryles, Holly Van Bemmel (background vocals). <p>All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology. <p>Toby Keith is a "stealth" country star: you don't see him on magazine covers or chatting with Jay Leno, yet he's still managed to score an impressive string of hits. But those fans that are clued in to Keith's music will love this, his debut for DreamWorks Nashville. Like his previous albums, it showcases Keith's smooth, powerful baritone voice and his considerable songwriting talents. The clever title track is every singer's revenge fantasy: showing the girl who ignored you back in high school that you did too become a big star. <p>Keith's songs encompass a wide range of emotions: he gets rowdy on "Country Comes to Town," shows his tender side in "Heart to Heart (Stelen's Song)," and takes a knowing look at a dying romance in "When Love Fades." Standouts include "Do I Know You (Bottom of My Heart)" and "I Know A Wall When I See One," both about men struggling to forget about past loves and move on. "Hold You, Kiss You, Love You" is a deceptively simple song with a vocal arrangement that gets under your skin and stays there. This is well-crafted country from a dependable artist who deserves to be a household name.

The way I decide if a cd is good or not is based on the songs. I can usually find at least one good song on any cd. And I can usually find at least one bad song on any cd. If I like half of the songs or more, it's a keeper. Out of the 12 songs on here, I really love 7 of them. But what's amazing is that this is one of those rare cds where I can't find ANY songs that I don't like. There isnt a track on here that makes me reach for the "next song" button. I can listen to them all. And more than half of the songs make me want to reach for the "repeat song" button.

I'd like to also mention that I usually prefer faster songs than slower ones, but this cd is the exception. I prefer the slower songs on this one because they are written and sung so well.

All in all, this is the type of cd that I would tell someone, "dont worry if you cant listen to it before you buy it, you'll like it."

On another note, I really like Toby's "Blue Moon" cd too, you might wanna check that one out. There are 4 or 5 songs on there that arent on greatest hits, but I like them alot.

I really am not a huge country music fan, but I really like and admire Toby Keith (and, of course, Johnny Cash). I prefer the uptempo Toby, and I have to say that "Country Comes To Town," is a truthful, fun morsel of gold. The band is very tight, the vocals strong and the audio quality is excellent.

There is no doubt where the title came from. Obviously dealing with a broken heart (a longtime staple of country music) is something that most of us go through eventually. Toby is sly in "How Do You Like Me Now," making it clear who actually got the best end of the deal without being overtly nasty or arrogant, but with clarity and humor, nonetheless.

I am proud of and like Toby Keith for many reasons (not the least of which is standing up to a certain self-important TV news anchor, who will remain nameless), and this CD is certainly one of them. Thanks, Toby, for saying better than I ever could just how I feel in so many of your songs!

I first heard "How do you like me now! " while I was channel surfing and I came across the video. And anytime after that when I heard that song, it couldn't be loud enough! Personally, it takes a lot for me to like a country singer...I prefer musicals and opera. But I bought this CD hoping that I'd like more than just the title track. I was amazed to find that every song on this CD is well worth listening to. Toby Keith is a very talented man and his voice is beautiful and incredible. There isn't one bad song on this CD. The songs on this album are all so different from each other that you can just put the CD in and let it play without getting the same old thing from every song. I don't think I could ever get sick of it. I hope everyone can enjoy it.

I was horrified after reading the editorial review by that person who works for amazon. How dare he criticize this album so harsly! It is awesome! Why don't you let the country fans be the true judgers of what is good and bad? Calling Country Comes to Town a "pointless ditty" is absolutely absurd. That song has been a huge hit for Toby and very popular with country as well as non-country fans. He has opened all his concerts this year with that song and it is a fun, enthusiastic, upbeat song that cowboys can truly relate to. How Do You Like Me Now, the title song, has converted many of my friends to country fans with its catchy beat and great message. You Shouldn't Kiss me Like this is probably the most beautiful song I've heard in a while and there are many other great hits on there just waiting to be released, such as New Orleans and When Love Fades. We true Toby fans love it! Keep the hits coming!