The 2020 Midyear Report
Favorites of the year at the midway point – 2020… Read More The 2020 Midyear Report
Tag: John Anderson
Favorite Songs Of 2020 So Far (Collaboration Post)
A fun collaboration post that is what it says it is… Read More Favorite Songs Of 2020 So Far (Collaboration Post)
Album Review: John Anderson – ‘Years’
If, for whatever reason, Years really is John Anderson’s final album, at least he went out on a high note; and managed to make a fitting album for these troubled times… Read More Album Review: John Anderson – ‘Years’
The Unbroken Circle: John Anderson’s Wild And Blue Ride
An artist who remains a rare talent all his own… Read More The Unbroken Circle: John Anderson’s Wild And Blue Ride
Quick Draw Single Reviews Vol. 9
Reviews for new singles from Randall King, Hot Country Knights, John Anderson and Tyler Farr… Read More Quick Draw Single Reviews Vol. 9
The Best Hit Songs Of 1982
In the early 1980s, country music benefited from the release of the film Urban Cowboy, enough to where one could label it a boom era for the genre. Commercially, the movement was great, but stylistically, artists may have dressed the part (almost too much), but the actual music was too syrupy and glossy to resemble anything… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1982
The Best Hit Songs Of 1980
Most country music fans remember 1980 as the year country music went Hollywood. Between the release of movies like Urban Cowboy, 9 to 5, and Honeysuckle Rose, country music was “cool” in popular culture. Well, I should say the “facade” of country music was cool. Images of cowboy and cowgirl attire were abound, but the actual music would suffer… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1980
The Best Hit Songs Of 1985
In 1985, The New York Times published an article declaring country music’s death. While the genre was caught in a weird area after the decline of the Urban Cowboy era, the article failed to take into account certain factors. Yes, older artists were generally faring worse during this time, and sales were down overall. But… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1985
The Best Hit Songs Of 1981
The ’80s were a strange time period for country music. In some ways, I’d argue it mirrors country music today, namely in how it’s all over the place. The outlaw movement was over, and with country music’s Hollywood exposure through movies such as Urban Cowboy, Honeysuckle Rose, 9 to 5 and Coal Miner’s Daughter, country… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1981
The Best Hit Songs Of 1994
We’re going back to the ’90s this week, and honestly I’m surprised this is only the second time I’ve visited this era of country music for this feature. While ’90s country does have its critics, there arguably wasn’t a better time for the genre, and that comment doesn’t just extend toward the quality. More women… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1994
The Best Hit Songs Of 1992
For many people I’ve interacted with online, 90’s Country essentially equals pure nostalgia and bliss. Me? I would’ve grown up on the tail end of it at best, so unfortunately I’ve just played catch-up as I’ve gotten older. Still, it’s no wonder why this era was seen as a golden era. The cheesy songs (and… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1992
Classic Album Review: John Anderson – ‘Seminole Wind’
As we’ve seen with far too many artists in mainstream country these days, the industry simply isn’t allowing its artists to develop into something more (a recent example is Cam unfortunately). These days a single that misses the top twenty or worse is a sign of trouble. Furthermore, for a genre that celebrates its roots,… Read More Classic Album Review: John Anderson – ‘Seminole Wind’
