Search - The Country Dance Kings :: Country Line Dance Time

Good as far as covers go.

Old&NewCountryFan | Houston, Texas, USA | 07/20/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I recently purchased this CD not because I was having a dance party, but because I liked the songs. I've seen so many negative reviews of CDs containing popular songs covered by unknown artists, it got me to thinking, "I'll just buy this and see for myself and see how each track sounds," Anyway, here are my thoughts, track-by track.



He Thinks He'll Keep Her - Pacing is the same as Mary-Chapin's version, and the woman's voice is almost in the same range as that of Carpenter.



Standing Outside the Fire - Sure, this guy is no Garth Brooks, but his voice is good enough to do the song justice. I like the percussion rhythm in the middle of the song.



No Doubt About It - The voice of the guy singing Neal McCoy's breakthrough hit is laid-back and smooth and is perfect for a ballad. Pacing is just like the original.



My Love - This Little Texas #1 is not performed by a group, but a solo male artist with a gentle, soft-spoken Alan Jackson-like range. His voice isn't bad, although I would rather hear a vocal group do this one.



If the Good Die Young - The singer puts the pedal to the medal on this 1994 Tracy Lawrence hit with a strong vocal and screamin' electric guitars add more excitement to the song.



I'd Like to Have That One Back - Ironically, the voice of the guy performing this George Strait ballad is the same one that did "My Love" earlier. He sounds a lot better on this song, giving it a strong reading that would make King George proud.



Indian Outlaw - The guy singing this Tim McGraw classic does it justice with the right vocal range and style.



Rock My World (Little County Girl) - The same guy who performed "No Doubt About It" rocks out on this Brooks & Dunn dance floor favorite, although it is a tad slower than the original.



If Bubba Can Dance (I Can Too) - This one didn't turn out too good in my opinion. The band's lead singer's rugged voice slurs the words too much and would be more appropriate for a Travis Tritt song than this Shenandoah hit. Also slower than the original.



American Honky Tonk Bar Association - The performer's twangy voice gives this Garth hit a lot of swagger, and it sounds great.



My Baby Loves Me - One of two female songs on here, the woman singing this Martina hit gives it her all with strong vocals and an little sass.



I Swear - The guy's voice has the emotion to give John Michael Montgomery's signature song a new meaning of passion.



Live Until I Die - Clay Walker's second career #1 gets a strong reading by the performer's easy-going vocal.



That's My Story - The same guy who provided vocals on tracks 4 and 6 earlier does not have the best vocal range for this high-energy Collin Raye tune. I wish they could have picked someone else to sing it.



John Deere Green - The same male artist who crooned tracks 3 and 8 scores again on this upbeat Joe Diffie hit.



State of Mind - Although slower than the original, the performer of this Clint Black ode gives it a flawless reading with his rich baritone vocal.



Reckless - Unlike "My Love," this Alabama hit is covered by a vocal group whose lead singer's strong deep voice makes this song a perfect ending to a great CD.



All in all, this CD is pretty good far as covers go, although I would have chosen a different person to sing on tracks 6, 8 and 14. Of course nothing will ever top the original artists' recordings, but this is a nice alternative."