CD Review
This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010.
These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins.
Artist : Reba McEntire
Album : Keep On Loving You (2009 Starstruck/Valory)
Tracks : 13
Artist website : http://www.reba.com/
OVERVIEW
This is the 25th studio album for country music legend Reba McEntire. The album has lots of variety. Lots of surprises. See notes below to know what I thought of the tracks.
I liked the first seven tracks of the album. Don’t really know what happened to the album after that.
HIGHLIGHTS
Just When I Thought I’d Stopped Loving You, I Want a Cowboy, Consider Me Gone, I’ll Have What She’s Having
PLAY BY PLAY :
Track 1 – Strange
Awesome opening track. Good energy.
Track 2 – Just When I Thought I’d Stopped Loving You
This song has a very interesting vibe. There are moments when it could almost be paralleled with the vibe of a modern R&B track. Especially in the verses.
Track 3 – I Keep On Lovin’ You
Back to Nashville. Nice mellow track.
Track 4 – I Want a Cowboy
More of a rock song. Nice! Very cool riffs.
Track 5 – Consider Me Gone
Very cool groove.
Track 6 – But Why
The token ballad. Not that special.
Track 7 – Pink Guitar
Cool track.
Track 8 – She’s Turning 50 Today
I couldn’t get into this track. Probably a track that is really aimed at the age group alluded to in the title of this track.
Track 9 – Eight Crazy Hours (In the Story of Love)
Way too mellow and sad for my liking.
Track 10 – Nothin’ to Lose
Cool track. It’s got that old school train-like feel to it.
Track 11 – Over You
A bit on the whiny side for me.
Track 12 – Maggie Creek Road
Not a strong track. Could have possibly been left off the album.
Track 13 – I’ll Have What She’s Having
Really cool old school track! A true highlight among the tracks of this album.