Big Dog Daddy

Toby Keith | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

Lyrics and liner notes [1.39mb PDF]

• Audio CD (June 12, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Show Dog Nashville
• ASIN: B000NIBV0C
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,419 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #98 in Music > Country > Neotraditional

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

On his first totally controlled album for his own label, Toby Keith adds another title to his résumé: producer. Throughout, the former Oklahoma wildcatter, who's taken heat for his blustery patriotism and outspoken remarks, seems to be seeking new respect, shifting the focus off of politics and grandstanding and back to his talents as a musician. While his last album, White Trash with Money, found him flirting with R&B and adding horns for a bit more bump, his latest effort finds him nearly in a singer-songwriter mood, taking more time to craft the sound of the tracks and laying down his own harmonies. He's still relying on gimmicky wordplay and cartoon puffery for his full-tilt radio numbers ("High Maintenance Woman," "Big Dog Daddy"), but he also showcases the sensitive, ballad-heavy side of his personality that hasn't been as apparent since the '90s ("Does That Blue Moon Ever Shine on You," "We Were in Love"). He achieves this with some fine cowriting--the winsome "I Know She Hung the Moon" and "Walk It Off," and the lusty "Burnin' Moonlight." He also finds two excellent covers, Fred Eaglesmith's "White Rose" (which combines nostalgia for full-service gas stations with that of a teen's coming of age) and the thoughtful Craig Wiseman/Chris Wallin ballad "Love Me If You Can." The latter, a quiet social commentary, revisits Keith's familiar theme of holding one's ground, but with a far more compassionate approach than he's tried before. Consider it a meditation from a brash king of the hill who hasn't forgotten how to be humble. --Alanna Nash

Product Description

1. High Maintenance Woman 2. Love Me If You Can 3. White Rose 4. Get My Drink On 5. Wouldn't Wanna Be Ya 6. Big Dog Daddy 7. Burnin' Moonlight 8. Walk It Off 9. I Know She Hung The Moon 10. Pump Jack 11. Hit It

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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not As Good As He Once Was (But As Good Once As He Ever Was), June 22, 2007

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David R. Paitsel (Millersville, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Dog Daddy (Audio CD)

Let me say this right off the bat: I'm a Toby Keith fan. If I say that up front, you'll know I have no agenda (like several others) when I review this album.

It's not his best work.

It has its moments. The first single, "High Maintenence Woman" is a strong track, and there are a few others. "Wouldn't Wanna Be Ya" is a nice addition to his catalog, and I'm sure it will be a single. "I Know She Hung the Moon" is a great ballad that describes not only loving a woman, but being proud of her. I also like "Love Me If You Can" from a lyrical standpoint because it does such a good job of responding to Keith's left-wing critics who actually know very little about him (and it shows). It's a bit bland from a musical perspective, however.

Now that I've pointed out the strong points, on to the CD's weaker moments: I feel that a lot of the other tracks are generic and predictable, and well....a little uninspired. "Get My Drink On" and "Hit It" are your typical kind of barroom whoop-it-ups, and Keith gives us his version of rockabilly for the title track, "Big Dog Daddy." As Keith himself admits, the song was inspired by a promotional event for the new Ford pickup truck. That puts me off a little, especially when the CD booklet contains an obvious paid picture advertisement of Keith with the truck itself. Even without that bit of commercialism, the song is nothing to write home about. Other songs like "White Rose" sound like flat-out filler.

Overall, this CD leaves me a little disappointed. I liked White Trash with Money and Honky Tonk U much better. Maybe the problem is with me and my high expectations. The fact that Keith's previous work led me there is high praise for his talent. I'll give this a few more listens, but I'll probably play his old CDs more often. He probably should have waited until he had some stronger material before he entered the studio this time around.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Toby does it again, October 24, 2008

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Alice Haenggi - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Dog Daddy (MP3 Download)

I am a Toby Keith fan and really enjoy his music and onstage presentations. There are songs that I enjoy more then others and some do not make it to the top 10. I really enjoyed the song big dog daddy since it reminded me of earlier country. The album as a whole has a variety and Toby's voice is at it's best in alot of the song. Again not all of the songs are top 10, but if you like Toby Keith, as I do, you will love this.

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Toby has lost it, June 23, 2007

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Mark Gardner Jr. - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Dog Daddy (Audio CD)

I own every Toby Keith CD so buying this one was a no-brainer. Not only does the CD lack fun songs, but they're not catchy either. I could barely even listen to the whole thing. This CD is nowhere near the quality that How do you like me now?!, Pull my chain, Unleashed, and Shockin' Ya'll. Honkytonk U was just ok, and White trash with money had some fun songs like get drunk and be somebody, and running block.

This CD is not Toby Keith quality stuff. Borrow it from a friend to listen to it before you buy it.