I've gotten lucky so far in that I've happened to like every song I've reviewed so far and I'm happy to say that that trend is continuing with this next one. Luke Bryan's Tailgates & Tanlines CD is the best CD he's put out in my opinion, so good that I feel like just about any song on it could be a single. That said, it was just a matter of time before he released "Drunk On You". I saw him perform this song in concert last summer and based on the fantastic response it got figured it'd be the follow up single to "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)" and was surprised when "I Don't Want This Night to End" came out instead. Of course, seeing as that song went all the way to #1 on the country charts, that was obviously a smart move.
Now it is finally "Drunk On You"'s time in the spotlight. You already know I like the song, so what else is there for me to say? Guess you'll just have to keep on reading to find out.
As always, I will divide this review into three parts starting with the lyrics, then the music itself and then the vocal. Once again I do not have my CD with me to verify, but an Internet search tells me that this song was written by Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear. Lyrically speaking, this song could not be much more singable if it tried. The words all flow together so naturely and seamlessly. Very visual as well. The first couple of lines are probably my favorite, "The cotton wood falling like snow in July/Sunset, riverside, four wheel drive and a tail light circle". I just love that - great example of effective writing here. It's only two lines, but it sets the scene so perfectly. I can totally picture it in my mind.
Musically, the melody and lyrics seem to go together perfectly. Again, this song is just ridiculously singable. This is the first time I haven't been listening to the song as I'm writing the review for it and I still have to fight an urge to sing it. It's so catchy and memorable. I really like the playing here as well, it has a nice, relaxed feel to it. Very nicely produced too.
Vocally I feel like this song was recorded by exactly the right person. Luke's voice is the perfect fit for this song. I really don't have much else to say about it other than this is a really good and solid vocal.
Ultimately I feel like this is a very strong single choice for Luke Bryan. It gets a great response live and I'd expect that that response will only grow now from here as the song gets bigger. Which I feel it will. When you have a singer as hot as Luke Bryan is and a song as catchy as this one is, it's pretty much guaranteed to be a hit.
Now it is finally "Drunk On You"'s time in the spotlight. You already know I like the song, so what else is there for me to say? Guess you'll just have to keep on reading to find out.
As always, I will divide this review into three parts starting with the lyrics, then the music itself and then the vocal. Once again I do not have my CD with me to verify, but an Internet search tells me that this song was written by Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear. Lyrically speaking, this song could not be much more singable if it tried. The words all flow together so naturely and seamlessly. Very visual as well. The first couple of lines are probably my favorite, "The cotton wood falling like snow in July/Sunset, riverside, four wheel drive and a tail light circle". I just love that - great example of effective writing here. It's only two lines, but it sets the scene so perfectly. I can totally picture it in my mind.
Musically, the melody and lyrics seem to go together perfectly. Again, this song is just ridiculously singable. This is the first time I haven't been listening to the song as I'm writing the review for it and I still have to fight an urge to sing it. It's so catchy and memorable. I really like the playing here as well, it has a nice, relaxed feel to it. Very nicely produced too.
Vocally I feel like this song was recorded by exactly the right person. Luke's voice is the perfect fit for this song. I really don't have much else to say about it other than this is a really good and solid vocal.
Ultimately I feel like this is a very strong single choice for Luke Bryan. It gets a great response live and I'd expect that that response will only grow now from here as the song gets bigger. Which I feel it will. When you have a singer as hot as Luke Bryan is and a song as catchy as this one is, it's pretty much guaranteed to be a hit.
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