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 An excellent collection of mostly new stuff Jul 31, 2002
By Paul Skinger
Well, after a couple CDs of re-done stuff, Chris LeDoux has come out with some great new music. (Don't get me wrong, I liked the updates on "Cowboy".) Initially I was a little dismayed that Chris didn't write most of the tunes, but hey, does it really matter? Nope. He does such a great job with his renditions that the writer part just doesn't matter. About half of the tunes clicked at first listen, and the rest didn't take much longer. Anyone who appreciates LeDoux or just good western music would do well to check out this collection. The first song, "Some Things Never Change", a collaboration with Garth Brooks, hooks you from the start. One of my favorites is "Scatter the Ashes" about a rodeo cowboy facing the end of his active career. Yes, the songs in general are a slower pace compared to most of his previous stuff. But one can feel a maturity that perhaps has grown from his experiences of the last couple of years. His voice also has a more "mature" sound to it, but it's still strong, and pure Chris. As another reviewer suggested, this CD may not get much air play unfortunately, but it's high quality all the way. Buy this CD, and you won't be sorry for sure. Chris LeDoux is still the genuine article.
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Life after health crisis brings contentment Jun 03, 2002
By hyperbolium
LeDoux's music is filled with the mature sense of self that's missing from the work of fresh-faced Nashville strivers. It's a perspective honed from a life of experience, and left unperturbed by the necessities of modern chart stardom. On this latest release, LeDoux's introspective sensibility has been magnified by a health crisis and subsequent successful liver transplant. The resulting mood reflects a deepened sense of contentment with family, friends, work and play.From the opening Garth Brooks duet, "Some Things Never Change," to the closing remake of the rodeo-themed "Bareback Jack," LeDoux contemplates the simple things that make up one's life; romance ("Millionaire" "What I'm Up Against"), hard work ("Cowboy Up" "Simple as Dirt"), and music making ("Don't it Make You Want to Dance") provide a few of his daily joys. Even David Lee Murphy's funereal "Scatter the Ashes" finds peace in the final departure from a well-lived life. LeDoux's happiness and comfort is infectious, enough so to credit the backing singers on one track as "everybody in the studio." His tone may be less rowdy than on earlier albums (though the western swing of "I Don't Want to Mention Any Names" has a sly bounce), but his words are no less powerful. Like a favorite pair of Wrangler's, LeDoux's music gains character each time he rides out of the chute.
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great cd, radio wont play please buy it Apr 14, 2002
By Emma Mitchell
Chirs Ledoux does not get the regention he deserves and his music is never played on the radio so the only way your going to hear this cd excepct maybe Some things never change with Garth Brooks is buy the cd. It is one great cd and if you have followed any recent music by chirs you will love this. Simple as Dirt, Some Things never change,dont it make you want to dance,and Bareback Jack are all great, But Scatter the ashes is the best song on here. Please support chirs and buy this cd I think it will be one you will liste to many times.
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The softer side of Chris Apr 14, 2002
By GILLOT Dominique
"Some things never change"? Well a little bit with this new CD as far as you will find only two songs referring to rodeos: The joyous "Cowboy Up", written by the talented cowgirl Joni Harms, one of my favorites on this CD, and "Bareback Jack".
What changes is that Chris, though still haunted by freedom and wide spaces, emphasises his SO GOOD sentimental, romantic side that I personnaly prefer with ""Don't make it you want to dance" and "What I'm up against". The whole album is sure relaxing but not boring! A bit of western swing with " I don't want to mention no names" will convince you. There's still a true country music, DON'T MISS IT! Domi
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A different Chris LeDoux Apr 10, 2002
This is not a regular Chris LeDoux CD. Instead of his typical "Rodeo Rock 'n Roll," LeDoux slows this albumn down. A listener can hear how relaxed LeDoux is. Track one, Some Things Never Change, is an incredible song that anybody who has ever spent years fixing fence or chasing cows would appreciate. Don't it Make You Want to Dance has a warm, friendly feeling. Cowboy Up sounds a lot like his really old stuff (like Photo Finish, Re-Ride, and National Finals Rodeo). He also has a new version of Bareback Jack. This CD is really, really good, and proves once again that LeDoux doens't make his music for the popular culture, but makes it because it is good, original country music.
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