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4.0 out of 5 stars
A very under estimated CD, 26 Sep 2000
By A Customer
This is the second of Tim's albums and it is still one of my favouirites, even after 5 years. His first ever number 1, Dont Take The Girl, is sang to perfection and the lyrics, well you will have to buy it to find out but be prepared for the unexpected ending. Down On The Farm is a classic song, just simply about girls and boys gettin down on the farm that makes you wanna dance! Indian Outlaw makes me laugh with lyrics which include words such as "buffalo briefs! " Overall an excellent album and a must buy for all Tim fans!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Breakthrough album still fairly traditional, 15 Feb 2005
After an unsuccessful debut of solidly traditional country music, Tim added a contemporary edge to his music for his second album (this one) although the overall sound is still fairly traditional. Tim's music became much more contemporary with subsequent albums, leaving the traditional stuff to Alan Jackson and others. But all that came later - this should please all but the die-hard traditionalists.
The song that gave Tim his breakthrough, Indian outlaw, is sometimes dismissed as a novelty song but it's great fun, if somewhat controversial (some say it's an insult to Native Americans).
The album opens with It don't get any countrier than this (actually about a woman), followed by Give it to me Strait, about drowning one's sorrows while playing a jukebox full of George Strait records - it mentions several song titles including Unwound, Fireman, Baby's getting good at goodbye and Fool hearted memory. These two songs should dispel any doubts about Tim's credentials as a country singer.
The rest of the album is in similar style. I particularly like Down on the farm (about having a good party), the title track (a superb ballad), Don't take the girl (a classic country ballad) and Refried dreams.
If you don't like traditional country music, you should give this a miss even if you like Tim's later music. Conversely, if you enjoy traditional country, don't ignore this just because Tim is the singer. It's a great album.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
fun, relaxing, soleful, so many emotions all n one album!, 23 July 2010
Tim McGraw is a wonderful musician who manages to work on so many different levels. He has lead the way in modern country music and this album has all the qualities that have made him the country star he is!
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