Jennifer L. (loyallioness) from JACKSONVILLE, FL Reviewed on 2/19/2009...
track #2 is a perfect two-step
Sonoko F. from MONTCLAIR, NJ Reviewed on 3/16/2007...
I first heard 'Redneck Woman' during a road trip to Colorado & my friend & i were howling laughing till we cried at its audacity and sheer nerve. The whole cd's like that -- Wilson's brass-balls voice is huge, her writing is sharp (the xmas lights, the baby on the hip) and her execution is brilliant. No denying she's the real thing, with a magnificent set of pipes that can deliver ballads with smooth sweetness and belt a rocker clear up to the rafters. country music isn't my thing, but I love Gretchen Wilson!!
Judy F. (Judy) from JACKSONVILLE, FL Reviewed on 11/14/2006...
Great country and western CD!
Emily B. from MEDFORD, NJ Reviewed on 8/27/2006...
Country music. Great mix of up-beat and slower songs. These songs can all be heard on the radio.
CD Reviews
Dissin' Gretchen Wilson
Redneck Man | Lake Norman, NC | 12/20/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"OK, anti-Gretchen Wilson-ers ... y'all say she ain't "polished" and "all Nashville-shiny enough". Well, DUH!?!?!? She's jus' a lil' ol' redneck girl! I'm from southern Illinois - about 60 miles from her hometown - so I automatically love her. But seriously, what's great about her and her lyrics are that they come from the way she was raised and grew up. She pulled herself up by her own britches and she sings about it. If that ain't country music at it's finest roots, then y'all jus' ain't been listening long enough. She's good. Damned good. She ain't She-nay-ya and she ain't Faith. She's her own woman, singing her own lyrics. It's nice not to have Nashville rammed down our gullets - for a change - by being able to buy something new and innovative instead of ANOTHER of "canned country du jour". YOU GO, GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
A breath of Fresh Air in Nashville
Texas Gal | Houston Texas | 11/27/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Gretchen Wilson is a breath of fresh air in country music. It's the difference between listening to a real natural talent who can sing her heart out vs. listening to a fake barbie doll with a manufactured sound. Nashville has been churning out pure mush for the last decade and they lost me to the Texas music scene. But Gretchen proves that raw talent can still kick the door open in Nashville and I am glad she did - it's fun and energizing - Gretchen your great - go Girl!"
Finally, some fresh new crossover talent!
irnmtn25 | Colonial Heights, VA | 09/16/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"WHo would have thought Gretchen Wilson would score a #1 album for HERE FOR THE PARTY? Well, she did...and here's why. She's got a good voice, she doesn't get swept up in the hum drums of country honky tonk life, and she keeps her album FUN! Yes, I said it...FUN! I think a lot of people like her because she likes to have a good time...and with the way the world is today...we need some music like that every now and then. While she does sound similar to many of the other country ladies out there today, I find that she tells it like it is....just like her comparison of two retailers in her monster hit "Redneck Woman". Who else would have thought of that??? All I have to say is, "You Go Girl!" I hope the next outing from Ms. Wilson will be this much fun. If it is, we better block off a whole city section for this party...it's too hot to handle!"
Thank God there is still some country woman singers
Texas Gal | 06/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For those who miss the good sound of TRUE country singers, Gretchen Wilson lives. Her music unlike Faith Hill, and others, has not crossed over to pop. Trust me, I think she'd K-O Faith in a boxing match. Not that I have anything against Faith Hill or any other singer who has a touch of pop in thier music, but, let's face there haven't really been any true country gals out for a long time.
Anyway, The best song ont he CD is "Redneck Woman". This song it anthem for beer drinkin', Honky Tonkin', Wal-mart shoppin', Charley Daniels and Tanya Tucker listin', non-high class broad of a woman. I have a friend who is the perfect poster person for this song. This song would scare off any city-slicker and gives the citreia for a "TRUE" Readneck Woman. Most of the songs on here have a heavy, country beat. But she does show her sensitive side in "The Bed" a song about a husband who doesn't tell his wife how he feels about her and how much he really loves her.
Over all the CD is a bit short, but that means you can go right back and start listening again. This CD is Great and actually deserves 6 stars if not more! If you love country or are just looking for some fast paced up-beat songs, this CD is great. I Highly recommend it. Whe has to do all the Older famous Country Gals proud."