22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Brad kicks into full gear with 5th Gear,
June 19, 2007 Allen Chapman (STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 5th Gear (Audio CD)
"5th Gear" marks Brad's fifth album (sixth if you count the Christmas album) and he continues the approach that pretty much started with "Mud On The Tires". The album includes the single "Ticks", probably the only song written on the subject, that song follows the trend of his older songs "Celebrity" or "Alcohol". The newest single "Online" is something of clunker to me only because it's a very "current events" kind of song and in time can become dated. Brad's sense of humor comes thru on "I'm Still A Guy" a song along the lines of "I'm Gonna Miss Her". The duet with Carrie Underwood, "Oh Love" is a standout. These two voices sound really great together. The album ends with the instrumental track "Throttleneck" where Brad tears it up. The Kung Pao Buckaroos return once again as well (with Vince Gill filling in for George Jones) and sing on the track "Bigger Fish To Fry". You'll also hear Dolly Parton in a brief clip from the "Time Well Wasted" album. Little Jimmy Dickens' jokes are...Read more
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Another stellar record from one of country's best,
October 2, 2007 DanD - See all my reviews
This review is from: 5th Gear (Audio CD)
Brad Paisley has quickly proven himself to be one of country's most talented artists. A true singer/songwriter/musician, he routinely crafts some of the catchiest, wittiest, countriest music gracing radio today. His voice is smooth and melodical, yet he never hesitates to spoil his nice-guy image by dropping a dirty joke or two ("I don't highlight my hair/I've still got a pair/Yeah honey, I'm still a guy" he deadpans).
5TH GEAR is easily one of Paisley's finest records. There's not a song on here that doesn't shine in some way. Even the cliched tunes sparkle; The Trent Willmon/David Lee Murphy tune "Better Than This," while a hick anthem, does bring something new to the table ("If a bus load of women, really good lookin' women, just suddenly pulled in here" Paisley cheers). And even on "It Did," Paisley's performance soars (although, let's face it, soon or later the narrator has got to realize that things really will get better, even if he thinks they can't). Even the...Read more
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
So good I'm (almost) speechless.......,
June 20, 2007 Elisa M. Richardson "scrapcat" (Ferndale, MI) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 5th Gear (Audio CD)
Ok, Brad Paisley has a new CD out so, without reading any reviews, I naturally just buy it. He's been a pleasure to listen to in the past- he's consistently enjoyable and I feel well-deserving of his recent CMA win.
Then I listened to it...... best country CD I've bought this year and I can't get enough of it!!! Can I pick a favorite? NO! I think he's a genius the way his CDs are a mixture of:
*down-home fun (Ticks & Mr. Policeman)
*a brilliant look at life (Online - LOVE the Tuba and marching band!)
*beautiful ballads (Letter To Me)
*spirituals (When We All Get To Heaven)
*instrumentals (Throttleneck),
*and my beloveds: the Kung Pao Buckaroos (Bigger Fish to Fry - Brad, if you or your people read this, keep the Grand Ole Opry Theater coming! LOVE THEM!)
My only disappointment was the duet with Carrie Underwood. Bummer.
Thanks, Brad, for another joyous ride in Musicland!