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Track Listings
| 1. All I Wanted Was a Car |
| 2. Ticks |
| 3. Online |
| 4. Letter to Me |
| 5. I'm Still a Guy |
| 6. Some Mistakes |
| 7. It Did |
| 8. Mr. Policeman |
| 9. If Love Was a Plane |
| 10. Oh Love |
| 11. Better Than This |
| 12. With You, Without You |
| 13. Previously... |
| 14. Bigger Fish to Fry |
| 15. When We All Get to Heaven |
| 16. Throttleneck [Instrumental] |
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"5th Gear" marks Brad's fifth album (sixth if you count the Christmas album) and he continues the approach that pretty much started with "Mud On The Tires". The album includes the single "Ticks", probably the only song written on the subject, that song follows the trend of his older songs "Celebrity" or "Alcohol". The newest single "Online" is something of clunker to me only because it's a very "current events" kind of song and in time can become dated. Brad's sense of humor comes thru on "I'm Still A Guy" a song along the lines of "I'm Gonna Miss Her". The duet with Carrie Underwood, "Oh Love" is a standout. These two voices sound really great together. The album ends with the instrumental track "Throttleneck" where Brad tears it up. The Kung Pao Buckaroos return once again as well (with Vince Gill filling in for George Jones) and sing on the track "Bigger Fish To Fry". You'll also hear Dolly Parton in a brief clip from the "Time Well Wasted" album. Little Jimmy Dickens' jokes are once again really funny in the outtakes.
A great album and Brad shows why he's the top male in country music today.
A great album and Brad shows why he's the top male in country music today.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By DanD
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
Brad Paisley has quickly proven himself to be one of country's most talented artists. A true singer/songwriter/musician, he routinely crafts some of the catchiest, wittiest, countriest music gracing radio today. His voice is smooth and melodical, yet he never hesitates to spoil his nice-guy image by dropping a dirty joke or two ("I don't highlight my hair/I've still got a pair/Yeah honey, I'm still a guy" he deadpans).
5TH GEAR is easily one of Paisley's finest records. There's not a song on here that doesn't shine in some way. Even the cliched tunes sparkle; The Trent Willmon/David Lee Murphy tune "Better Than This," while a hick anthem, does bring something new to the table ("If a bus load of women, really good lookin' women, just suddenly pulled in here" Paisley cheers). And even on "It Did," Paisley's performance soars (although, let's face it, soon or later the narrator has got to realize that things really will get better, even if he thinks they can't). Even the Carrie Underwood duet "Oh Love" is enjoyable, even if too many frequent listenings will leave you going "oh God."
The true highlights of the album, though, are some classic moments. "All I Wanted Was a Car" is a hilarious forray into adolescent longing, as is the whistful and stellar "Letter To Me," and the hysterical "Online." "Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once," Paisley boldly declares, then goes into a modern-day outlaw tale of a man on the run for the law ("Hey hey, Mr. Policeman/Bet you I can run faster than you can"). The gospel number at the end will leave you crooning, and the closing instrumental will leave your heart racing. Even "Ticks" is enjoyable...and halfway clever, actually.
Paisley's talent is this: he makes traditional country music, but polishes some of it up just enough so that it gets played on contemporary radio. He's already a member of the Grand Old Opry, he's known as one of country's true traditionalists, and he's made fans of country fans new and old. 5TH GEAR isn't really anything new--but it's nothing short of absolutely great country music, from one of country's true (and far too few) musicians.
5TH GEAR is easily one of Paisley's finest records. There's not a song on here that doesn't shine in some way. Even the cliched tunes sparkle; The Trent Willmon/David Lee Murphy tune "Better Than This," while a hick anthem, does bring something new to the table ("If a bus load of women, really good lookin' women, just suddenly pulled in here" Paisley cheers). And even on "It Did," Paisley's performance soars (although, let's face it, soon or later the narrator has got to realize that things really will get better, even if he thinks they can't). Even the Carrie Underwood duet "Oh Love" is enjoyable, even if too many frequent listenings will leave you going "oh God."
The true highlights of the album, though, are some classic moments. "All I Wanted Was a Car" is a hilarious forray into adolescent longing, as is the whistful and stellar "Letter To Me," and the hysterical "Online." "Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once," Paisley boldly declares, then goes into a modern-day outlaw tale of a man on the run for the law ("Hey hey, Mr. Policeman/Bet you I can run faster than you can"). The gospel number at the end will leave you crooning, and the closing instrumental will leave your heart racing. Even "Ticks" is enjoyable...and halfway clever, actually.
Paisley's talent is this: he makes traditional country music, but polishes some of it up just enough so that it gets played on contemporary radio. He's already a member of the Grand Old Opry, he's known as one of country's true traditionalists, and he's made fans of country fans new and old. 5TH GEAR isn't really anything new--but it's nothing short of absolutely great country music, from one of country's true (and far too few) musicians.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Like everything else from Brad Paisley, 5th GEAR delivers and in true country style. With so many country artists trying to work things from every angle possible, it's nice to see a country singer who is content to stay firmly within his genre.
5th GEAR offers a variety of songs that are likely to become Paisley classics. Ironically, "Ticks," the current radio hit from the album, isn't really, in my listening opinion, the heavyweight here. For my money I found "All I Wanted Was A Car", "Letter To Me" and "When We All Get To Heaven" to be my budding favorites. But, then, the entire album is wonderful. Even the come-to-be-expected slapstick antics of the Kung Pao Buckaroos, despite objections by some critics, fit this album like the proverbial glove.
I have to say that my only disappointment with Paisley's latest was his unfortunate duet with Carrie Underwood. I found the song predictable in the extreme and one that really did nothing for Paisley or this album. I'm sure Underwood, with her trite predictability, felt differently. But certainly not a big enough infraction for 5th GEAR to lose any stars.
THE HORSEMAN
5th GEAR offers a variety of songs that are likely to become Paisley classics. Ironically, "Ticks," the current radio hit from the album, isn't really, in my listening opinion, the heavyweight here. For my money I found "All I Wanted Was A Car", "Letter To Me" and "When We All Get To Heaven" to be my budding favorites. But, then, the entire album is wonderful. Even the come-to-be-expected slapstick antics of the Kung Pao Buckaroos, despite objections by some critics, fit this album like the proverbial glove.
I have to say that my only disappointment with Paisley's latest was his unfortunate duet with Carrie Underwood. I found the song predictable in the extreme and one that really did nothing for Paisley or this album. I'm sure Underwood, with her trite predictability, felt differently. But certainly not a big enough infraction for 5th GEAR to lose any stars.
THE HORSEMAN
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ah, Brad!
Brad could sing the phone book and I would probably buy the CD. Love his song writing more than anything. He is the very best of what I love about country music.
Published 1 month ago by Hud Andrews
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love you Brad
If he keeps recording I will keeping buying! Love his music & videos! I love the song Waitin' on a woman!
Published 2 months ago by degpent
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brad Paisley always delivers
Every Brad Paisley CD is full of fun lyrics, rememberable songs and excellent guitars licks! This is a must add to any Brad Paisley or music lovers collection!
Published 3 months ago by Bronsons4Christ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic But Good
Paisley's albums are fantastic, but this one is probably my favorite. So many great songs: Ticks, Online, Letter To Me, I'm Still A guy, Waitin' on a Woman, Oh Love. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Daniel Harmon
4.0 out of 5 stars
BP's cd..
Sweet music...like all his other cd's he's made this is nice to listen to. I highly recommend buying this cd.
Published 3 months ago by ter
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Man's a genius
Brad Paisley is so talented: awesome voice and drop dead gorgeous too! And this CD has it all: great tunes with a variety of themes.
Published 4 months ago by WilmaFlint
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy It!
As normal, Brad cranks out happy American patriotic funny tunes. I wish I could just begin to play the guitar like him. Not a bad song on the album. Its an oldie but goodie:-)
Published 4 months ago by yukon727
5.0 out of 5 stars
5th gear cd
Granddaughter loved it, one more thing off her list. She loves country music and knows what she wants. Thank you.
Published 4 months ago by Nancy Young
5.0 out of 5 stars
More of a great thing
I could just listen to his music all day long. His music is true country with a twang of pop.
Published 5 months ago by wackydoglady
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT CD!!!
For you Brad Paisley fans, don't forget that all of the "B" side songs are mostly just as good and some are even better!!!
Published 6 months ago by Stanton Mead
