Live - It Was Just a Matter of Time

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Sales Rank: 174436 Image Entertainment Released: 2001-08-28

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1. Whisper My Name - Randy Travis, Bruce, Trey
2. Before You Kill Us All - Randy Travis, Barnes, Max T
3. Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man - Randy Travis, Bruce, Trey
4. Better Class of Losers - Randy Travis, Jackson, Alan
5. On the Other Hand - Randy Travis, Schlitz, Don
6. Look Heart, No Hands - Randy Travis, Bruce, Trey
7. If I Didn't Have You - Randy Travis, Barnes, Max D.
8. Medley: The Storms of Life/Is It Still Over/I Won't Need You ... - Randy Travis, Seals, Tony
9. The Hole - Randy Travis, Ewing, Skip
10. Horse Called Music - Randy Travis, Carson, Wayne
11. Shallow Water - Randy Travis, Kimmel, Tom
12. Baptism - Randy Travis, Cates, Mickey
13. It's Just a Matter of Time - Randy Travis, Benton, Brook
14. Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart - Randy Travis, Prestwood, Hugh
15. He Walked on Water - Randy Travis, Shamblin, Allen
16. Deeper Than the Holler - Randy Travis, Schlitz, Don
17. Forever and Ever, Amen - Randy Travis, Schlitz, Don
18. Diggin' up Bones - Randy Travis, Gore, Al
19. Runaway Train - Randy Travis, Gatlin, Larry
20. King of the Road - Randy Travis, Miller, Roger [Coun

• Audio CD: 0 pages (2001-08-28)
• Publisher: Image Entertainment
• Label: Image Entertainment
• Format: Live
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• Average Customer Review: based on 5 reviews
• Sales Rank in Music: #174436

To me, this is kind of like an "unauthorized" release. It just doesn't fit with the rest of his material. And yes, that is weird to me, since this is basically a greatest hits cd.

But getting down to business. Randy is in good voice here, and he does the best he can. This is just another night on stage, with the same old songs.

I wish he would have forgotton about a live release and went ahead and waited and had another studio album.

This is one of those cds you will buy, listen to a few times, then find under the seat of your car, and think to yourself, "I forgot I had this."

Just pass this one on by.


3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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Summary: great live album 2002-12-20
Comment: Just simply a great live album.A must have for any fan.


2 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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Summary: 18 x 3 minutes of the same stuff 2002-11-22
Comment: When travelling the States (frequently coming over from Europe) it's hard to avoid Randy Travis on any of the stations, and I must admit that I have hummed along to a lot of his songs, too. Even bought a CD in 1998 because of the strength of hits such as as "Digging' up Bones" and "Out of My Bones".

As a music fan, I've always loved live recordings, so I went and bought this one recently. Randy Travis admittedly has got a remarkable voice, but after three or four tracks (and strangely they all clock in at exactly 3 minutes) I found the individual songs pretty much alike, be it his recently Gospel-flavored stuff or older hits, not too much variety here. The arrangements are C&W-neat but sterile throughout, including the one-liners between songs.

I really love handmade country music, but this recording (as well as the DVD) offer just too little variation to anybody but the dedicated fan. Other great live performers with roots in Country Music (be sure to check out Willie Nelson, Dan Fogelberg or John Denver concert recordings) give their audiences an evening of Country PLUS Blues, Rock, Pop - whatever, and they've also had a hand in writing their own stuff, while Randy Travis basically just interprets the same three-minute song over and over again (custom-written by others).

With a great voice like his, Randy Travis could and should really aim for higher ground. Sorry if anybody feels annoyed by this, but not all of the ratings can be 5-stars :-)


7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

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Summary: Randy Travis Performs it Live in "Just a Matter of Time" 2001-09-01
Comment: Whether you are looking for that CD with a lot of great Randy Travis hits, or whether you are looking for a CD that will give you the feeling of attending that Randy Travis concert you've never been able to attend, this one's for you. From the most upbeat hits like "before You Kill Us all" and "Better class of Losers" to the ballads of "Spirit of a Boy, wisdom of a Man," you can enjoy that soothing baritone of one of the best traditional country singers still recording today. As a reviewer who had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the show, I can say the crowd was certainly energized by the variety of songs this release has to offer. You too can join in, clapping along to such songs as "If I Didn't Have You," "Shallow Water," and others as the audience did and just sitting back and listening to that melodic voice sing his rendition of the old Brook Benton tune "Just a Matter of Time,." "Look Heart, No Hands," and "Baptism." With the CD nearing the end, the two encore songs of "Runaway Train" and the old Roger miller tune "King of the Road" will only leave you wanting more. Unlike when I attended it live last December of 2000, with the CD you can just hit the replay button and sit back and relax. Now you've got to admit, there are not too many live shows you can just have instant replay.

If you have had the chance to previously attend one of Randy's shows, it is sure to bring back memories of many of those good old hits you heard that evening.

If you have never experienced Randy's performances or never experienced any of Randy's music, why not consider it now. Available in DVD, VHS, CD and cassette, each version has a little something to offer. While the CD and tape are in general the songs and introductions to the songs themselves, the VHS has one short interview prior to the show, a joke and introduction of the accompanying band members, while the DVD (although the show portions is much the same as the VHS) has an extensive interview one can enjoy.

I made the trip from Texas to California to attend this show live but now you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own living room or wherever you choose. Don't let this one get away!!!