Search - Vince Gill :: Pocket Full of Gold

Follow-up to When I call your name

Peter Durward Harris | Leicester England | 03/11/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After recording the classic album that catapulted Vince to stardom, he lived up to expectations with this album. The previous album included a duet with Reba. They recorded another duet for her album, It's your call, but it's not included on this album. Vince wrote or co-wrote the first eight songs here and the other two are originals, so there are no covers on this album.Four major country hits can be found here, these being Look at us, Take your memory with you, the title track and Liza Jane. All of these songs can also be found on Souvenirs, a compilation of his early hits.The set begins with I quit - despite its title this is a bright, up-tempo song. Then comes Look at us - a lovely ballad and the best song on the album. Next come Take your memory with you, a fine mid-tempo song, followed by two wonderful ballads, the title track and The strings that tie you down. After that, up-tempo songs alternate with ballads, all of them brilliant.This is unquestionably a brilliant album, but Vince has recorded many such albums. If you enjoy traditional country with a contemporary edge, you really can't go wrong with any of Vince's albums."