|
|
Buy Used/3rdParty
More product information
| Find videos for the artist(s) Sugarland on DVD or
VHS
|
| Find posters and prints for the artist(s) Sugarland |
|
Twice the Speed of Life
Sugarland List Price: $13.98 Our Price: $11.98
Audio CD - 26 October, 2004
Mercury Nashville
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
CD Tracks:
Something More
Baby Girl
Hello
Tennessee
Just Might (Make Me Believe)
Down In Mississippi (Up To No Good)
Fly Away
Speed Of Life
Small Town Jericho
Time, Time, Time
Stand Back Up
|
|
|
| Audio CD Description A surprise hit in 2004 and 2005, this Atlanta-based threesome arrived on the scene at precisely the right time--when country trios (Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts, and to a lesser extent, Trick Pony and SheDaisy) had proved themselves in the marketplace. Like those acts, Sugarland trade on solid and sometimes intricate harmonies and a killer lead vocalist. In this case, the full-tilt Jennifer Nettles plays Natalie Maines to Kristen Hall and Kristian Bush's Emily and Martie. And while it would be lovely to hear another member of the trio out front occasionally, Nettles, a deep-dish Southerner who knows no one-syllable words ("air" is "aye-er"), is a commanding presence. Stylistically, the group mixes it up, from the folk-rock of Hall and Bush's backgrounds to the driving pop that dominates much of contemporary country radio; thematically, the songs largely revolve around restlessness, the need to escape restrictions and find one's self, and the faith that things will work out. "Baby Girl," the hit about an itinerant musician writing home for money and emotional connectedness, is but one of several surefire winners here, which include "Something More," a mid-tempo quest for a more meaningful life, and "Tennessee," in which a radio request line rescues true love. The quieter songs ("Fly Away," "Hello") are no less well written and affecting, even as the barnburning "Down in Mississippi (Up to No Good)," about housewife ennui and riverboat gambling, falls embarrassingly flat. Does this triad have staying power? Well, just as their name implies, they're a little too sweet to equal the Chicks' gravitas, but there's no denying they've got energy to burn. |
| Comments From Our Customers
Running at top Speed Although I am not an avid Country music listener, I have respect for several artist. As an African-American, I like more upbeat songs, but I have fallen in love with "Just Might (Make Me Believe)." This song has heart and appeal to anyone who has ever been down, but has the faith and love of someone special. I also enjoy "Time, TIme, Time" too. This CD is a must have and althought I only gave it 4 stars(mainly because country isn't my favorite music type), I highly recommend that if you do like country music, buy this CD!
Good country with a softness Sugarland popped onto the charts with a bang! It's a shame that they have lost part of the group but Jennifer Nettles has a great voice and can carry the rest. Her voice is powerful and yet soft when it needs to be. Overall, a great CD. One song that many of us could relate to is the very last one on the CD. Check it out if you haven't. Great CD!
Jennifer Nettles past, present and (hopefully) future As a long time Jennifer Nettles fan, (think Soul Miner's Daughter, and Jennifer Nettles Band) I was a bit disappointed with this CD. Let me start off my saying I love her voice and her energy, but having heard her live since 1997 I'm disappointed in the studio release of this CD. They over-emphasize her "country-twang." Seeing the live shows of Sugerland is definately better than the studio released CD for two reasons a) Jennifer's energy rocks and b) they can't enhance her voice. I'm all for branching out musically and I will say that I purchased this CD and do enjoy listening to it. However, having heard what she's capable of, (I mean I even had the chance to witness her rap during one concert!) all I'll say is that I look forward to seeing what Jennifer will do in the future. |
|
Amazon.Com prices and availability subject to change.
|
|
