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 | Title : Home
Author : Dixie Chicks
Release Date : 20020827
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
The Dixie Chicks aren't old enough to remember when radio programmed pop records next to country, rock, folk, and beyond, but their Texas DNA tells them that's the way music was meant to be heard. On Home, which they coproduced in Austin with Lloyd Maines, the father of lead singer Natalie Maines, they strip off the star-making gloss of Nashville and get down to the meat of the matter, turning out an acoustic record that gives a big Texas howdy to bluegrass. But that's only the framework they use to salute all their influences, from the raggedy rock of Little Feat (on Darrell Scott's irresistible 'Long Time Gone') to the pained ballads of Stevie Nicks (covering her melancholy 'Landslide') to the confessional Texas singer-songwriters who straddle the country-folk line (Patty Griffin, Bruce Robison). Maines's raw, irrepressible soprano remains a thing of wonder, as do the threesome's exquisite harmonies, which seem tighter and more organic than ever before. Still, the jaw-dropping thrills come from the passionate and masterful picking of Emily Robison on banjo, bluegrass guitarist Bryan Sutton, and Adam Steffey, whose fluid mandolin does Bill Monroe proud. Home, the Chicks' first release on their own record label, puts the front porch back into mainstream music, whatever the genre. And not a minute too soon.
Buyer Reviews :
The Dixie Chicks have already done much for country music, and just plain music in general. Three girls who are a real band...they play their own instruments, write, sing, and can perform just as well. It's nice to have an act in music that is not afraid to be themselves. The Chicks weren't thinking about making another diamond selling album like their previous two when making this one. In fact, they never thought anyone would hear these songs. This is raw Dixie Chicks...it's the real thing. How refreshing-in a day in age when most artists sound alike and are clones of someone else. 'Home' is the best CD I've ever listened to. I want to give it more than 5 stars because I've given other wonderful albums 5 stars...but this one is better. I give it 7. I don't think I'll ever hear another album as crafted as this one. Let's get down to the music. Completely acoustic, raw, emotional, this album has a little bit of everything. The Chicks have not lost their sense of humor, as evidenced in the tune they wrote together 'White Trash Wedding'. 'Long Time Gone', their current hit single is another uptempo song that gets the blood flowing. But this album is more about ballads. And these ballads are good. 'Travelin' Soldier', a story song about a man going away to war leaving behind the love of a woman will make about anyone weap. 'I Believe In Love' is a tribute to love itself. Perhaps the two standout tracks on this album are 'Godspeed', written by Radney Foster and 'Top of the World' by Patty Griffin. 'Godspeed' is a lullaby tune that will touch anyone who has been away from their child. And 'Top of the World' is so moving, that after nearly 50 listenings, I still get choked up. It takes talent to move people that much...just with a song. And then there's the cover of Stevie Nicks' 'Landslide'. The Chicks do it very well and give it a relaxed, almost magical feeling. Please pick up this album. It's a rarity these days to find something so genuine. There are other good albums...but this one is better-by a landslide.
(by Maren Cuykendall)
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