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Feels Like Today

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3 star:		(7)
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1 star:		(10)

 

 

Rascal Flatts' third album (not including that DVD thing they had), FEELS LIKE TODAY, continues the rootsy sound started on their last album, MELT. It's present just enough to let you know these guys are not boy-banders--they are the real deal. And of course there's enough pop to endear them to country music's growing teenage girl fanbase.

The serious tone taken on many of these songs may be a bit surprising (unless you remember "I'm Moving On" and "My Worst Fear"), such as the intoxicating openers, "Where You Are" and "Bless the Broken Road." The title track and "When the Sand Runs Out" preach of living your life in the moment (the latter song does this eloquently; the title track, not so much). Superb songwriting and musicianship (Gary Levox, vocals; Joe Don Rooney, electric guitar; Jay DeMarcus, bass) help craft this into an award-worthy album.

Each "Rascal" (yeah, that sounds horrible) contributed a song to the album, and they got together to write the blissful "Oklahoma-Texas Line." Three guys, one sound, Rascal Flatts have established themselves as talented hitmakers, overcoming the boy-band image garnered upon them when they broke through. Definitely, FEELS LIKE TODAY will help establish them as a country band that just happens to have a pop look (but not necessarily sound).

This is currently my favorite album. I listen to it in my car, at work, at home. I Just love it. I think that Rascal Flatts are finding themselves. "Bless The Broken Road" is one of their best songs yet. Talk about singing about true love, and being lucky enough to find it. They are also another one I suggest seeing if you get this summer in concert. They put on one hell of a show!

rascal flatts has been my favorite band ever since they released thier first single "moving on" years ago. "melt" was a hard CD to top, but they have deffiantly done it with this one! here is my review on the entire album...

1. Feels Like Today - (music: 10/10) (lyrics: 8/10) this was their first single off the album. although the lyrics are a little confusing and the music video doesn't help you understand what this song's message is any better... the tune is very addicting and the vocal's are jsut amazing. there have been days when i couldn't get this chorus out of my head at all!

2. Fast Cars & Freedom - (music: 10/10) (lyrics: 10/10) this is easily my favorite song on the album. describes a man's strong feelings for his wife/girlfriend years after they met and how when he looks at her he still sees the young girl he fell in love with ... "to me, you don't look a day over fast cars & freedom. that sunset, river bank, first time feeling." the tune is also very catchy.

3. God Bless The Broken Road - (music: 10/10) (lyrics: 10/10) a powerful love song that reminds me of "like i am" from their previous CD. this is their second single that has already been released and it's excelent. describes how a mans mistakes in life have led him to find his one true love ... "every long lost road led me to where you are. others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars." great lyrics & a powerful acoustic sound.

4. Where You Are - (music: 10/10) (lyrics: 9/10) another song with a tune that you will be humming in your head all day long. wasn't one of my favorites at first, but the chorus grows on you quickly.

5. Then I Did - (music: 9/10) (lyrics: 8/10) this is a good song and it reminds me a lot of "these days" from the previous CD. it's about a man whose girlfriend tells him to leave and chase his dreams because that's all he's ever wanted, but then he declares "you were wrong, love is what i wanted all along." good song, just not as catchy as some of the others.

6. When The Sand Runs Out - (music: 10/10) (lyrics: 10/10) my other favorite song on this album. maybe one of my favorite songs they have ever done! powerful lyrics about a man who decides to change his life after the death of a close friend ... "i'm gonna stop looking back; start moving on, and learn how to face my fears. love with all of my heart and make my mark, i wanna leave something here." very pretty music and a chorus that will stick with you.

7. Here's To You - (music: 10/10) (lyrics: 10/10) this songs really cute! it's a tribute to all of us, their fans. it's also very upbeat and the lyrics are fun ... "you're the heart and the soul and the reason we do what we do, here's to you!"

8. The Day Before You - (music: 8/10) (lyrics: 9/10) very beautiful song. the lyrics are sweet & heartfelt. but the music isn't anything spectacular. still, it's another great song describing the love a man feels for his significant other and the impact they have made on his life.

9. Break Away - (music: 9/10) (lyrics: 10/10) the classic "escape" song! the lyrics are fun and the chorus is upbeat. makes you want to just get in the car and drive out of town!

10. Holes - (music: 8/10) (lyrics: 9/10) the music doesn't really grow on you like all the other songs on the album, but the lyrics might. it seemed almost out of place on this CD of mostly upbeat songs... but after i heard it a few times the chorus became stuck in my head. you might be tempted to skip this one over, but don't! give it a second lsiten.

11. Oklahoma-Texa Line - (music: 10/10) (lyrics:10/10) another really cute song with the most upbeat tune on the album. about a couple living their average, but more than happy, life ... "i got all i ever need when that girl is by my side. everything i love is there inside a little brick house on the oklahoma-texas line." great song!

12. Skin **HIDDEN TRACK** - (music: 10/10) (lyrics: 10/10) most beautiful and touching song on the CD. the music and vocals are both lovely and the lyrics made me cry the first time i heard this song. tells a very sad story about a little girl with cancer. it's a very sweet song.

I've been a Rascal Flatts fan since their first CD. Their tight harmonies and good choices of songs drew me. Just picked up "Feels Like Today" and I'm loving it. Past Amazon.com reviews have called them country's "boy band," but this album showcases what makes them a force in country music.

This is the CD I've wanted to hear from them since I began listening. I loved their debut album, and "Melt" was good. However, on the latter, I found some of their lyrics a bit trite, and no particular growth in their musicality.

This CD finds their lyric sense maturing to deeper, more powerful songs, and their musicality is showing through FAR more on this CD.

Especially after seeing them live, Jay and Joe Don are both PHENOMENAL guitarists, and you didn't hear that so much on the other CDs. You hear more of those two as musicians on this CD, and it also features piano fairly dominantly on several tracks. I'd wager probably played by Jay - he's an awesome pianist. It's an evolving, wonderful CD.

My particular track recommendation is "Broken Road." The song talks about finding "the one" and seeing how the hurts and pains of the past were pointing the way to "the one." It's got lovely piano in the song, and Gary's vocals are, as always, compelling. Current single "Feels Like Today" is wonderful as well.

Several tracks are written by at least one of the guys, and the final track, "Oklahoma-Texas Line," written by all three. It's good to see them evolving as singers and songwriters.

for those of you who don't like this album, give it time. granted i am biased and have been a rascal flatts fan for a while but still, have faith. this album really doesn't seem that good at first, at least it didn't to me. but the more i listened to it, the more i liked it. even though i've listened to it countless times now, i still don't like "here's to you"...but "skin" (the hidden track) never fails to either make my eyes water or give me the chills. these songs are easy to listen to and even better to sing along to. and you can never go wrong with "the broken road".

This song Bless The Broken Road :I dedicate to my husband Larry for everything he has ever done for me, he showed me a new road to go down 20 years ago and has taught me alot about the world and being a dad to my daughter and a wonderful husband to me, despite who I was as a person 20 years ago. He loves me. I thank the good lord for him everyday and what he does for me each and everyday and expects nothing in return. God Bless the Broken Road who led me straight to you. I love you with all my heart , no matter where I live. Dedicated to a dear friend who I will always love. He showed me a direction on another road that led my life a better way for myself. Thank you so much to both of you.
To Rascal Flatts for singing this song, it was really meant for me. love , Mrs. H

I purchased this CD online and I didn't realize that the edition I purchsed included the song "Skin" (Sarabeth). It's hidden as the last track after "Texas-Oklahoma Line". The knock on these guys is that they are 'over produced". While that may be true in the sense that they use every resource available for song selection and producton techniques it sure sounds tight to me. Good CD no matter what that Sirrus jock says.

I'll establish three things from the outset: 1) I'm a guy. 2) I don't like boy bands 3) I love Rascal Flatts...I hear so often how this group is so generic, so "not-country", so teeny- bopper-bubble-gum flavored sugar for the new-age country masses, and I just have a question...who cares?
To start, Gary LeVox may have the most talented voice in music today. As one of his band members says, "I could listen to Gary sing the phonebook.", and it's true. Boy bands often use electronic effects, hip wardrobes, and dance moves to hide the lack of talent they have. RF is talented all the way around. Muscially sound, and vocally divine, they turn what could be your run-of-the-mill pop country song into a whole new musical experience.
Let's face it, these boys still sing like 20 year olds, but they don't look like ones anymore. Women aren't flocking to a Rascal Flatts show in hopes of Gary taking his shirt off. It's their soulful sound and straight-to-the-heart lyrics that draw people in. Yes, its all been sung before, the "I'm so glad you are with me", and the "I'm so sad we're apart", but this trio gives it even more meaning. They harmonize so perfectly, and you feel the raw emotion behind the song come through the polished studio cut. Sometimes I do wish they could let loose a little more musically, but hey, i'll take what I can get.
You will be hard pressed to find a lot of guys who will admit they listen to Rascal Flatts, but don't be fooled when they tell you they only listen to Toby Keith and Big and Rich. You know somewhere on their itunes is some RF tucked away, maybe disguised under "ACDC" or "Slayer". I mean let's face it, what women wouldn't want to hear her boyfriend tell her "I melt everytime you look at me that way...it never fails...any time, any place...this burn in me's the coolest thing I've ever felt..."? So man up guys: listen to Rascal Flatts, get in touch with your emotional side, and take your lady to one of their shows. You'll lock it up really quick.

I have never considered myself a country music fan. I've liked a few songs here and there, but have owned very few country albums. My husband likes Rascal Flatts, so I bought him the CD as a little surprise. Boy, did I get the surprise! I ended up listening to the CD more than him. I LOVE IT. These guys have definitely made me start to listen to country more. Every single song on the CD is a good song...and that's rare nowadays to find a CD with more than one or two good songs.

This CD is awesome! It's actually my first Rascal Flatts CD. I fell in love with the songs Bless The Broken Road and Skin. I get chills everytime I hear that song. I love this CD because there is not one song I want to skip over! They are all great!