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 : Chris Young Album : The Man I Want To Be (2009 RCA Nashville) Tracks : 10 Artist website : http://www.chrisyoungcountry.com/ OVERVIEW This is the sophomore effort from country artist, Chris […]
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CD Review: Toby Keith – “American Ride”
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 : Toby Keith Album : American Ride (2009 Show Dog Nashville) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.tobykeith.com/ OVERVIEW This is country superstar Toby Keith’s 13th studio album. This album feels […]
CD Review: Keith Urban – “Defying Gravity”
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 : Keith Urban Album : Defying Gravity (2009 Capitol Nashville) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.keithurban.net/ OVERVIEW This is country superstar Keith Urban’s fifth studio album. I’m not at all […]
CD Review: Gloriana – “Gloriana”
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 : Gloriana Album : Gloriana(2009 Emblem/Reprise/Warner Bros.) Tracks : 13 Artist website : http://www.gloriana.com/ OVERVIEW This is the freshman effort from country group Gloriana. The band was founded in 2008 […]
CD Review: Reba McEntire – “Keep On Loving You”
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. […]
CD Review: Martina McBride – “Shine”
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 : Martina McBride Album : Shine (2009 RCA Nashville) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.martina-mcbride.com/ OVERVIEW Ms. McBride is a woman who hardly needs an introduction to those of […]
CD Review: Lee Ann Womack – “Call Me Crazy”
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 : Lee Ann Womack Album : Call Me Crazy (2008 MCA Nashville) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.leeannwomack.com OVERVIEW Lee Ann Womack is one of modern country’s big stars. This […]
CD Review: Brad Paisley – “American Saturday Night”
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: Brad Paisley Album: American Saturday Night (2009 Arista Nashville) Tracks: 14 + 1 hidden track Artist website: http://bradpaisley.musiccitynetworks.com/ OVERVIEW This is the eighth studio album for country mega-star Brad Paisley. This […]
CD Review: Kenny Chesney – “Lucky Old Sun”
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: Kenny Chesney Album: Lucky Old Sun (2008 Blue Chair/BNA) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.kennychesney.com/ OVERVIEW: This is the twelfth studio album for country star Kenny Chesney. This album is a very […]
CD Review: Taylor Swift – “Fearless”
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: Taylor Swift Album: Fearless (2008 Big Machine) Tracks: 13 Artist website: http://www.taylorswift.com OVERVIEW: This is country pop teenage sensation Taylor Swift’s second full length. Forget her age for a second […]