Album Description
Willie Nelson goes back to his roots with a songbook of classic Americana. Country Music was recorded in Nashville, TN and produced by T Bone Burnett. Nelson wrote one track on the album, “Man With The Blues” and, with T Bone Burnett, co-arranged three traditional songs, “Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down,” “I Am A Pilgrim,” and “Nobody’s Fault But Mine.” The album also features many popular old-time/bluegrass/folk songs including Ernest Tubb’s “Seaman’s Blues, Mer… More >>
Yes, it is traditional but it is also plodding and exceedingly monotonous. These sessions sound like they were all recorded in one afternoon after too much fried chicken, potato salad and pie. It is an absolute snorefest. Willie’s once vibrant voice continues down the slippery slope of weed, booze and time as evidenced by T-Bone Burnett having to double track (poorly) Willie’s vocals on several cuts.
I suggest you get the new Haggard CD instead. It is vital and won’t require you to down 3 Red Bull’s to get through.
Rating: 3 / 5
I’ve been collecting Willie Nelson since the early 70′s so I may not be able to be that critical. It was what I expected and it is in my collection.
Rating: 4 / 5
If someone were to say to me that “Crazy” is the best song ever written, I would have to consider that a valid opinion. “Hey, look here, is that a tear drop in the corner of your pane (see:pain), now don’t you try and tell me that it’s rain”,from “Hello Walls, reveals the soul of a poet – not only a lyricist.
Willie’s undeniable songwriting credentials aside, his best recordings have always been those where he is interpreting the songs and styles that influenced him as a young man. He probably knows the American songbook – in all it’s varied styles – as well as anyone alive today and he knows how to sing ‘em and put his mark on ‘em. “Stardust”, “To Lefty From Willie”, “The Songs Of Cindy Walker” – there are probably more already existing that I’m not aware of. Well – here’s another one.
Thanks, Willie…………..
Rating: 5 / 5
So glad to hear this album. With all the hard times that Willie Nelson has been through he can really just always sing. I hope he gets his due props for this album. Not many “older” singers can still sing and perform in such a personal appealing way. The songs have a true country classic sound. A really enjoyable album.Voice Lessons To Go Volume 1: Vocalize and Breath
Rating: 5 / 5
I just bought this CD and I listen to it in the truck all the time. I wish Nelson had written more of the songs. SOme of the songs on the CD I have already heard as recorded by other artists. Good sound.
Rating: 5 / 5