This recording is an eclectic combination of country styles featuring exceptional songwriting and musical content. Gary Hill's resonant vocals, telling lyrics and wonderful melodies are backed by the best country musicians... more » and appeal to listeners of all ages and musical preferences.« less
This recording is an eclectic combination of country styles featuring exceptional songwriting and musical content. Gary Hill's resonant vocals, telling lyrics and wonderful melodies are backed by the best country musicians and appeal to listeners of all ages and musical preferences.
CD Reviews
Beautiful album
MusicLicensingGirl | Hollywood, CA | 01/19/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is well-produced, features great musicianship, and classic song-writing. It's obvious that Gary Hill has roots in old-time country with his sincere, honest lyrics that anyone with a soul can relate to. Songs like "Explain this to Me" and "I Still Love You" are sweet and melodic, while "Damn Good Thing," and "Ain't Coming Back" proves Gary's boots are also made for rockin'."
Sick of silicone in your meat and potatos country music?
ADavis | Los Angeles | 01/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I like REAL country music. Shania Twain might look great in a thong, but what could she possibly say that I'd be interested in hearing about? So she sold a million records, and married a very rich hard rock producer... THAT don't impress me much either babe. Look, REAL country music is made by people that have lived, lost, loved, and learned a few things and Gary Hill is a prime example of what the heart and soul of country music is, and will always be: regular people doing the best they can with what they got. If you enjoy artists like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr., and Merle Haggard, you'll definitely enjoy the music of Gary Hill."
Gary Hill is the man!
Paco | Burbank, CA | 01/19/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I saw Gary Hill at a show in LA and was blown away at his huge presence as well as the vulnerability in his songs. He's a big guy with a big heart, and this CD showcases his great voice and songs."
Long time comin' but it was worth it...
proliphisus | 01/19/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Gary Hill is clearly an artist who has lived that of which he speaks. "Damn Good Thing" and "Explain This To Me" are songs born of the emotion that any listener who's experienced pain in his/her life can instantly relate to. The songwriting alone is vastly superior to the drivel heard on most commercial country stations today. It takes me back to a time when it was all about the song, not image or the repetious licks and production concepts heard on most Nashville recordings of the last two or thre decades. Gary's rich but slightly vulnerable baritone voice shines through the support group of some of the West Coast's finest sudio musicians, none the least of which are Albert Lee, Doug Livingston, James Cruce, Jerry Peterson and Howard Yearwood. I'd give this CD 5 stars, but I wait in eager anticipation for his next CD."
Track Listings (11) - Disc #1