Category: Song Reviews
Song Review: Kip Moore – “She’s Mine”
There’s a good idea behind “She’s Mine,” but it’s carried out in a lackluster way.… Read More Song Review: Kip Moore – “She’s Mine”
Song Review: Riley Green – “I Wish Grandpas Never Died”
“I Wish Grandpas Never Died” is a solid song, but has a foundation akin to a house of cards. … Read More Song Review: Riley Green – “I Wish Grandpas Never Died”
Song Review: Billy Currington – “Details”
“Details” is bad… Read More Song Review: Billy Currington – “Details”
Song Review: Eli Young Band – “Break It In”
While the sentiment is nice, “Break It In” suffers from clichéd writing and bland production… Read More Song Review: Eli Young Band – “Break It In”
Song Review: The Highwomen – “Redesigning Women”
The Highwomen offer a strong start to their self-titled album with “Redesigning Women”… Read More Song Review: The Highwomen – “Redesigning Women”
Song Review: Miranda Lambert – “It All Comes Out In The Wash”
“It All Comes Out In The Wash” signals an underwhelming return for Miranda Lambert… Read More Song Review: Miranda Lambert – “It All Comes Out In The Wash”
Song Review: Kenny Chesney – “Tip Of My Tongue”
Can we go back to “Better Boat” please?… Read More Song Review: Kenny Chesney – “Tip Of My Tongue”
Song Review: Ingrid Andress – “More Hearts Than Mine”
“More Hearts Than Mine” is one of the most well-executed songs I’ve heard in mainstream country in quite some time… Read More Song Review: Ingrid Andress – “More Hearts Than Mine”
Song Review: Garth Brooks & Blake Shelton – “Dive Bar”
“Dive Bar” is worth a listen or two, but little more than that… Read More Song Review: Garth Brooks & Blake Shelton – “Dive Bar”
Song Review: Trisha Yearwood – “Every Girl In This Town”
“Every Girl In This Town” is a fairly underwhelming return single from Trisha Yearwood… Read More Song Review: Trisha Yearwood – “Every Girl In This Town”
Song Review: Jon Pardi – “Heartache Medication”
The short version: Twenty years ago, “Heartache Medication” wouldn’t have stood out much from the pack. In 2019, it’s exactly what the country music genre needs. Writers: Jon Pardi, Natalie Hemby, Barry Dean Rating: 7/10 The long version: Now this is what I was hoping to hear more of from Jon Pardi. Pardi may have… Read More Song Review: Jon Pardi – “Heartache Medication”
Song Review: Tyler Childers – “House Fire”
The short version: “House Fire” probably does all it needs to do as a lead single, which is to generate interest. Of course, Childers didn’t even really need the song for that. Writer: Tyler Childers Rating: 6/10 The long version: A change in the country music establishment will only come when the artists actually want… Read More Song Review: Tyler Childers – “House Fire”
Song Review: Lady Antebellum – “What If I Never Get Over You”
“What If I Never Get Over You” isn’t quite a return to form for Lady Antebellum. … Read More Song Review: Lady Antebellum – “What If I Never Get Over You”
Song Review: Keith Urban – “We Were”
“We Were” is a step in the right direction for Keith Urban after some disastrous album cycles. … Read More Song Review: Keith Urban – “We Were”
Song Review: Luke Combs – “Beer Never Broke My Heart”
The short version: “Beer Never Broke My Heart” pretty much works for what it is, not that it would matter for Luke Combs anyway at this point. Writers: Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Jonathan Singleton Rating: 7/10 The long version: Let’s be honest – Luke Combs’s rendition of the alphabet could become a multi-platinum smash hit… Read More Song Review: Luke Combs – “Beer Never Broke My Heart”
Song Review: Toby Keith – “That’s Country, Bro”
That’s stupid, Toby. … Read More Song Review: Toby Keith – “That’s Country, Bro”
Song Review: Riley Green – “In Love By Now”
The short version: Riley Green doesn’t differ much from his debut single, “There Was This Girl,” on “In Love By Now,” but the latter song is a better showcase of his talent. Writers: Riley Green, Rhett Akins, Marv Green, Ben Hayslip Rating: 7/10 The long version: While I was on the fence about Riley Green… Read More Song Review: Riley Green – “In Love By Now”
Song Review: Maddie and Tae – “Die From A Broken Heart”
The short version: “Die From A Broken Heart” is just one of those well-written, heartfelt songs that represents what country music is all about. Writers: Deric Ruttan, Jonathan Singleton, Taylor Elizabeth Dye, Maddie Marlow, Taylor Dye Rating: 8/10 The long version: I should have reviewed this around six months ago, but this also should have… Read More Song Review: Maddie and Tae – “Die From A Broken Heart”
Song Review: High Valley – “Single Man”
The short version: High Valley continue doing what they do best on “Single Man.” Writers: Brad Rempel, Curtis Rempel Derick Southerland, Jordan Schmidt Rating: 7/10 The long version: You know, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” isn’t always the worst model to adopt. Ever since High Valley crossed over into the United States, they’ve… Read More Song Review: High Valley – “Single Man”
