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Brad Paisley's previous release, Mud on the Tires, was the sort of landmark album nearly every artist has difficulty topping. Not so this time. On Time Well Wasted, Paisley's voice--never overwhelmed by overmixed instruments (a problem dogging many current vocalists)--remains keenly focused. There's quality material in abundance, heavy on originals and delightfully quirky bonus tracks. The album's first hit, Paisley's self-penned "Alcohol," has the potential to become a lasting anthem in a genre where booze songs long ago became an art form. Guy Clark's "Out in the Parkin' Lot," a duet with Alan Jackson, sounds more organic, less contrived than most Music Row pairings. The same applies to "When I Get Where I'm Going," a spiritual duet with Dolly Parton. As in the past, Paisley's country-jazz Telecaster prowess (phemonenal on the dazzling instrumental "Time Warp") remains remarkable, as does his insistence that his sidemen get ample space to shine. Such assets set Paisley apart, as does his ability to make real creativity commercially successful in a Nashville concerned mainly with the latter. --Rich Kienzle
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Brad Paisley perfectly encapsulates the dichotomy of modern Nashville. Here's a man who's a consummate, clean cut professional - playing guitar since the age of 6 and playing major dates since he was 12 - and yet working within a genre that concerns itself with tales of drunkenness, divorce and disrepute.
Despite Mindy McCready's recent attempts to single-handedly resurrect the spirits of Hank and Patsy, long gone are the days when country stars were living embodiments of their songs; make no mistake, Music City is as corporate and slick as LA. So how does Brad get around this contradiction and keep flying the traditionalist flag? Easy; with well-crafted songs chock-full of his patent brand of humour and playing that simply beggars belief.
By now, if you're remotely familiar with Paisley, you'll know that he can strip paint with his Telecaster wrangling. Again he takes James Burton's Bakersfield template and makes it go stratospheric. And his band are no slouches either. Instrumental "Time Warp" is a textbook demonstration of how these boys can handle anything from jazz to bluegrass without drawing breath.
But this isn't just an exercise in empty flash. Paisley's solos never overstay their welcome and as with all great Nashville artists, the song remains king. Sure, Brad's writing comes with the requisite dollop of country cheese (cf. "When I Get Where I'm Going" with the ubiqituous Dolly Parton), but it's always leavened with a smile.
Unlike his last album, Mud On The Tires,the jokes are reined in a little which allows the laughs to come easier on tracks like "Alcohol", "Out In the Parking Lot" (with Alan Jackson - another polished new traditionalist) and "You Need A Man Around Here". But he can do serious well too, especially on the lovely tearjerker "Rainin' You". It's not a perfect mix (let's gloss over the dumb 'bonus' track with William Shatner) but as far as the cream of mainstream country goes, this is as good as it gets. --Chris Jones
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This guy is good .... really good. Fourth album in and no dip in quality (to my ears anyway!!). Rocky enough to appeal to those who don't like country music (listen to that guitar on "Easy Money" and "Time Warp" - wow!!) but still country enough for those who do - and a great sense of humour: "Alcohol", "You Need a Man Around Here", and "I'll Take You Back" are worth the price alone, and even throw-away comedy bonus track "Cornography" can make you smile on repeat listenings. The duet with Dolly Parton, "When I Get Where I'm Going", is probably the track that would receive most airplay (if a country record ever got that much coverage outside specialist programming), and it's very pleasant but has to fight hard to gain recognition on an album packed full of great songs.
Great work, Brad - how about some UK dates now!!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
HAS THERE EVER BEEN A MORE HONEST SONG THAN "ALCOHOL"?
I THINK NOT!
"I'LL BET YOU A DRINK OR TWO THAT I CAN MAKE YOU PUT THIS LAMPSHADE ON YOUR HEAD!!!" - HILARIOUSLY BRILLIANT!
"WHEN I GET WHERE I'M GOING" COMES STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART.
ALL GREAT COUNTRY STARS STRIVE TO MAKE YOU FEEL THE EMOTION OF A SONG-THIS GUY IS A MASTER AT IT.
ANYONE WHO HAS EVER LOST SOMEONE HAD BETTER HAVE THE HANKIES AT THE READY-NOT BECAUSE IT WILL MAKE YOU SAD-THE OPPOSITE IN FACT IS TRUE! YOU'LL WEEP WITH JOY.
ANOTHER GREAT ALBUM WITH NO WEAK LINKS!
MORE AND MORE PEOPLE OUTWITH COUNTRY CIRCLES ARE STARTING TO NOTICE MR PAISLEY AND HIS RECENT SUCCESS AT THE COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS WAS WELL DESERVED INDEED.
SUPERB!!!!!!!!
I THINK NOT!
"I'LL BET YOU A DRINK OR TWO THAT I CAN MAKE YOU PUT THIS LAMPSHADE ON YOUR HEAD!!!" - HILARIOUSLY BRILLIANT!
"WHEN I GET WHERE I'M GOING" COMES STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART.
ALL GREAT COUNTRY STARS STRIVE TO MAKE YOU FEEL THE EMOTION OF A SONG-THIS GUY IS A MASTER AT IT.
ANYONE WHO HAS EVER LOST SOMEONE HAD BETTER HAVE THE HANKIES AT THE READY-NOT BECAUSE IT WILL MAKE YOU SAD-THE OPPOSITE IN FACT IS TRUE! YOU'LL WEEP WITH JOY.
ANOTHER GREAT ALBUM WITH NO WEAK LINKS!
MORE AND MORE PEOPLE OUTWITH COUNTRY CIRCLES ARE STARTING TO NOTICE MR PAISLEY AND HIS RECENT SUCCESS AT THE COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS WAS WELL DESERVED INDEED.
SUPERB!!!!!!!!
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This has got to be the best country cd that is out at the moment some really catchy tunes and uplifting songs I really recommend this cd to you if you like country music you will like this and if not there are sum really great guitar bits on and on the last track you have got the worlds greatest guitarist the master of the telecaster James Burton who has played with people like Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Emmy Lou Harris and meny meny more. I have listened to this cd soooooooo much its nearly worn out!!!!!!! 5 stars all the way.
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A good country album
I remember listening to radio stations in America and liking a lot of the country songs. They're mostly up-tempo, good fun and great on a sunny day. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jaycee88
Cant get enought of this music!
I was originally looking for a suitable song to play at a dear friends funeral. The song 'When i get where im going' said it all. Read more
Published 6 months ago by I. R. Lay
Brad Paisley - Time well wasted - really
I brought this CD just for one track initially but on playing it I am really impressed. It is a really good purchase especially for the price.
Published 6 months ago by BorisX
The Right Combination
The Right Combination,as Porter and Dolly once said! That is what Brad and Alan are....Out In The Parking Lot is my favourite track by anybody in the last 3 years.... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Graham Bull
country guitar vocalist.
I have seen Brad Paisley several times and enjoyed his shows. He is a fine vocalist and TERRIFIC GUITARIST and he also displays a ver
y good sense of humour
I have... Read more
y good sense of humour
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Published 8 months ago by Mr R P Coulson
Brad Paisley Time Well Wasted
This is the second Brad Paisley album that I have bought in the passed months the first being American Saterday Night, the music and the guitar playing is superb but on this album... Read more
Published 14 months ago by W. H. Hughes
We all need to experience Time Well Wasted
I enjoy nearly every track on this CD. It makes me smile, laugh and think. It's a great CD!
Published 18 months ago by D'Ann
Traditional country for the modern age
With fifteen songs that tell us about a variety of life's pleasures and problems, presented in a manner that all traditional country fans can enjoy (except for a few diehards who... Read more
Published on 22 May 2009 by Peter Durward Harris
You need a man around here
Time Well Wasted A good CD really only wanted "You need a man around here" for line dancing but overall a good choice
Published on 18 May 2009 by R. E. Dennison
Not even a country fan
Bought this as a bit of a punt based on some other reviews of his stuff.
Fantastic cross-over country, with some great songs and terrific musician ship
Fantastic cross-over country, with some great songs and terrific musician ship
Published on 15 Mar 2009 by Soulcricketbeerloveit!
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