- Audio CD (24 Jan 2012)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Wea/Atlantic/Curb
- ASIN: B006GYEQTK
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,472 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Emotional Traffic is Tim McGraw’s 11th studio album. The release features the US number one single, 'Felt Good On My Lips', plus a surprise artist collaboration with R&B pop wizard Ne-Yo ('Only Human'). Stand-out tracks include the catchy and inspiring 'Touchdown Jesus' written by Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip, and 'I Will Not Fall Down' penned by McGraw, Martina McBride and The Warren Brothers—Brett & Brad.
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1-Halo 2-Right Back Atcha Babe 3-One Part, Two Part 4-I Will Not Fall Down 5-The One 6-Better Than I Used To Be 7-Touchdown Jesus 8-The One That Got Away 9-Felt Good On My Lips 10-Hey Now 11-Only Human 12-Die By Own Hand (2012/CURB) 12 tracks
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Tim McGraw stands at the cutting edge of contemporary country pushing at the boundary between country and rock music in a way that probably offends many country "purists". This is not hat music and the opening track "Halo" has spiralling rock guitars which emphasise how McGraw blurs distinctions.
But then, with "Right Back At You" and "One Part Two Part" (with wife, Faith Hill, providing backing vocals), he's back in firm country territory with steel guitar and Nashville sound albeit with "edge".
The album title is derived from a line in the compelling mid tempo ballad "Only Human" which Tim performs with rhythm and blues star Ne Yo and ringing acoustic and electric guitars further underline his boundary bursting commitment.
Perhaps the clue to McGraw's superstar status is his ability to bend genres while remaining firmly within the country arena. "Felt Good On My Lips" is reminiscent of Jimmy Buffet's laid back beach party style while "Die By My Own Hand" is pure Daniel Lanois. Electric guitars, drums and pedal steel create a shimmering, swirling, echoing wall of sound but doesn't threaten to overwhelm McGraw's dramatic delivery. Meanwhile, "Touchdown Jesus" is tinged with the sound of Lindsey Buckingham's Fleetwood Mac era.
Nevertheless, the album is nicely balanced and there are some solid country ballads like "Better Than I Used To Be" and "One That Got Away" that have a more traditional sound.
There are 62 names credited on this album so this is a big production in every way. It features contributions from exponents of a variety of styles including crossover jazz, pop-rock, middle eastern music, classical and gospel which combine to form a complexity of sound but in a way that leaves the album undeniably country in feel and intent.
This is compelling 21st Century contemporary country music but it doesn't pretend to be easy listening. It's music for the demanding adult listener and a sophisticated rebuttal of the saccharine sounds that often pass for country music.
But then, with "Right Back At You" and "One Part Two Part" (with wife, Faith Hill, providing backing vocals), he's back in firm country territory with steel guitar and Nashville sound albeit with "edge".
The album title is derived from a line in the compelling mid tempo ballad "Only Human" which Tim performs with rhythm and blues star Ne Yo and ringing acoustic and electric guitars further underline his boundary bursting commitment.
Perhaps the clue to McGraw's superstar status is his ability to bend genres while remaining firmly within the country arena. "Felt Good On My Lips" is reminiscent of Jimmy Buffet's laid back beach party style while "Die By My Own Hand" is pure Daniel Lanois. Electric guitars, drums and pedal steel create a shimmering, swirling, echoing wall of sound but doesn't threaten to overwhelm McGraw's dramatic delivery. Meanwhile, "Touchdown Jesus" is tinged with the sound of Lindsey Buckingham's Fleetwood Mac era.
Nevertheless, the album is nicely balanced and there are some solid country ballads like "Better Than I Used To Be" and "One That Got Away" that have a more traditional sound.
There are 62 names credited on this album so this is a big production in every way. It features contributions from exponents of a variety of styles including crossover jazz, pop-rock, middle eastern music, classical and gospel which combine to form a complexity of sound but in a way that leaves the album undeniably country in feel and intent.
This is compelling 21st Century contemporary country music but it doesn't pretend to be easy listening. It's music for the demanding adult listener and a sophisticated rebuttal of the saccharine sounds that often pass for country music.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Emotional Traffic represents Tim's eleventh and final studio album with Curb Records and despite delivering the album to Curb in late 2010, the label have sat on the album for as long as possible due to this being the last album Curb would deliver of McGraw's. Sues and counter sues followed and the matter is due to be settled in front of a jury in July this year. In November 2011 a judge granted Tim the right to record for another music label and signified an end to his recording relationship with curb which began with his first self titled album in 1993.
As far as I'm concerned, a long time Tim McGraw fan, it's been far too long to wait for new material since he released Southern Voice way back in 2009. I've grown up with McGraw - Don't Take The Girl introduced me to the genre - and country music would be the poorer without him. It's about time he's been allowed to release new material and I'm just glad he's back with a huge bang with his latest album.
Emotional Traffic is typical McGraw and features the first of two singles to be released from the album Felt Good On My Lips and Better Than I Used To Be. For me the album has a funkier/rockier edge throughout and along with an overriding mid tempo feel it deserves to be cranked up either in the car or at home - it's quite an uplifting album that fans old and new alike will love. McGraw remains true to his roots with a subtle country twang with no better example than the opening track Halo.
His velvet and distinctive sound is there for all to hear and comes shining through on the edgy Die By My Own Hand. Touchdown Jesus is typical McGraw who delivers the track in a way only he can by telling a story and delivering an inspirational message, the song featuring miracles, hope and faith, a sick girl and a recovering addict.
In his second single, a wonderfully emotive acoustic number Better Than I Used To Be McGraw sings
I can finally stand the man in the mirror I see
I ain't as good as I'm gonna get
But I'm better than I used to be
And is certainly one of the stand out tracks on the album.
Ne-Yo joins Tim in the R&B with Only Human and the R&B feel continues with the infectious and upbeat Hey Now, arguably the best track on the album behind Better Than I Used To Be for me.
A terrific album, featuring guitar riffs, distinctive country and an R&B feel, Emotional Traffic is a positive album and I have to say it's good to have Tim back once again.
Key Tracks for me would include Hey Now, Better Than I Used To Be and One Part Two Part.
As far as I'm concerned, a long time Tim McGraw fan, it's been far too long to wait for new material since he released Southern Voice way back in 2009. I've grown up with McGraw - Don't Take The Girl introduced me to the genre - and country music would be the poorer without him. It's about time he's been allowed to release new material and I'm just glad he's back with a huge bang with his latest album.
Emotional Traffic is typical McGraw and features the first of two singles to be released from the album Felt Good On My Lips and Better Than I Used To Be. For me the album has a funkier/rockier edge throughout and along with an overriding mid tempo feel it deserves to be cranked up either in the car or at home - it's quite an uplifting album that fans old and new alike will love. McGraw remains true to his roots with a subtle country twang with no better example than the opening track Halo.
His velvet and distinctive sound is there for all to hear and comes shining through on the edgy Die By My Own Hand. Touchdown Jesus is typical McGraw who delivers the track in a way only he can by telling a story and delivering an inspirational message, the song featuring miracles, hope and faith, a sick girl and a recovering addict.
In his second single, a wonderfully emotive acoustic number Better Than I Used To Be McGraw sings
I can finally stand the man in the mirror I see
I ain't as good as I'm gonna get
But I'm better than I used to be
And is certainly one of the stand out tracks on the album.
Ne-Yo joins Tim in the R&B with Only Human and the R&B feel continues with the infectious and upbeat Hey Now, arguably the best track on the album behind Better Than I Used To Be for me.
A terrific album, featuring guitar riffs, distinctive country and an R&B feel, Emotional Traffic is a positive album and I have to say it's good to have Tim back once again.
Key Tracks for me would include Hey Now, Better Than I Used To Be and One Part Two Part.
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Tim McGraw-Emotional Traffic
Well made & highly entertaining album form one of the moden grates of country music, well worth listing to
Well made & highly entertaining album form one of the moden grates of country music, well worth listing to
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Tim McGraw might think it's his best album yet but I disagree, nothing stands out on the album and it's all instantly forgettable. I was very disappointed.
Published 2 months ago by Badger
Heart Traffic
"Emotional Traffic" by Tim McGraw contains a strong balance of songs that are themed around romance and turning adversity into positive circumstances. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stella Carrier
BEST EVER
THIS ALBUM WAS DEFINATELY WORTH WAITING FOR. BEING HUMAN AND ONE PART TWO PARTS ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS BUT THERE IS NOT ONE TRACK THAT DOESN'T SHOW OFF MCGRAWS AMAZING UNIQUE VOICE. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. BOSWORTH
best ever album(sticker on front of cd)
Having all of the cd,s of of Tim Mcgraw I personally rate it in his worst three,if anyone has not heard Set this circus down,Everywhere,or Live like you were dying, you have not... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Killiefc1
GREAT.
I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF TIM MCGRAW SINCE "EVERYWHERE" AND ALMOST OUT OF SOME WEIRD LOYALTY ALWAYS BUY HIS ALBUMS ON THE DAY OF THEIR RELEASE. Read more
Published 3 months ago by SPIDERRICO
So-So Album
I think a lot of McGraw's more recent albums aren't particularly country-ish, more a sort of slickly produced 21st century version of country rock - you know, the sort of things... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kevan James
Great vehicle for McGraw, who has new roads ahead
An ongoing dispute between Tim McGraw and his record label, Curb, prevented the release of this album following its completion at the end of 2010. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Alex Danger
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