High Lonesome Sound [DVD Audio] - Vince Gill

Advantages: 6 BECK VIDEOS (1 BY SPIKE JONZE)
Disadvantages: DVD AUDIO ONLY PLAYS THROUGH A DVD PLAYER, SO NO ALBUM PLAYING ON STEREO

..., for the forthcoming sentiment filled sounds, summed up by the lyrics "drive all night just to feel like your OK" On Paper Tiger, Beck just sounds like he's trying too hard to sing in a diverse manner, which he usually does so naturally when choosing to. Guess I'm Doing Fine* is self assessment by a bewildered Beck. Seemingly continued on Lonesome Tears*, Beck reminisces whilst questioning all the usual relationship breakdown angles. Lost Cause* finds Beck searching for some solid ground for which to re-engage his sanity, accepting that life goes on, and maybe, just maybe, that it could be for the best, that life goes on. End Of The Day is a bit too reserved and restrained, failing to engage the listener. An album filler. It's All In Your Mind* is a rework of an early Beck favourite. Realising where his head and heart were at, deciding to cover this track... Read review

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Advantages: 20 good songs spanning career
Disadvantages: none

...Reba McEntire has been famous on the country music circuit for a long time now. She has an outstanding voice and has recorded some excellent songs over the years. To showcase her talent and her many hits, the album entitled 'moments and memories, the best of..' was released and contains 20 of Reba's finest songs. These include:- Rumor has it, does he love you, it's your call, you lie, till you love me, and still, why haven't i heard from you and the heart won't lie ( a lovely duet with another popular country singer Vince Gill). There really are some lovely songs on this album and if you have heard some of her work then i would recommend this for you to sample her finest songs.... Read review

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Advantages: Lyrically strong. Not simply a re-tread of the previous album
Disadvantages: Not quite as tight as 'Scarecrow'

...Following on from the mid-west tales of 'Scarecrow', The Lonesome Jubilee moves Mellencamp's writing to the city. The acoustic roots of the previous album seep through at times, but this is a harder-edged record with the emphasis on rock rather than folk/country. A key to the sound of the album is the introduction of the fiddle and accordion which provide a unique blend with the electric guitars and give the record it's signature. Mellencamp's recurring lyrical theme of people impacted by a greedy and naive society is mixed with uplifting songs that border on pop. Downbeat tales of unemployment sit side by side with reflections on the best years of youth. The album created a number of hit singles in the States, where Mellencamp is far better known than in the U.K. Still a cut above the output of most other artists in the mid to late... Read review

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