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Track Listings
| 1. Hard Hat And A Hammer |
| 2. Every Now And Then |
| 3. After 17 |
| 4. It's Just That Way |
| 5. Freight Train |
| 6. Tail Lights Blue |
| 7. I Could Get Used To This Lovin' Thing |
| 8. Till The End (with Lee Ann Womack) |
| 9. That's Where I Belong |
| 10. Big Green Eyes |
| 11. True Love Is A Golden Ring |
| 12. The Best Keeps Getting Better |
Editorial Reviews
2010 release from the Country Music superstar. Jackson's 18th album (including two hits collections), Freight Train was produced by longtime collaborator Keith Stegall and features 12 songs, one of which is Jackson's hot single, the Stegall co-write, 'It's Just That Way.' Eight of the album's dozen tracks bear Jackson's songwriting credit, including one he penned with Roger Murrah, with whom he wrote one of his biggest hits, 'Don't Rock The Jukebox'. In a moving tribute to the legendary Vern Gosdin, who passed away last year and for whom Jackson has long expressed admiration, Jackson enlisted Lee Ann Womack to record 'Till the End', Gosdin's 1977 classic duet with Janie Fricke.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Prime Cuts: Every Now and Then, Taillights Blue, It's Just That Way
Despite Alan Jackson's denial that there was any enigmatic motive in entitling his 14th album "Freight Train" but it is still an appropriate album title. Just as a freight train is not about speed but about going the long haul, these 12 tracks are not about chasing the latest trends, they are quality songs that are going to be etched into the memories of fans for years and years to come. Just as freight trains hearken back to the days of old-fashioned gait, these paeans belong to the best of traditional honky-tonk country sung in Jackson's most affectionate southern-drawl tenor. If you like steel guitars, soft strumming of the guitar and everything rustic--this is a feast for the ears. Jackson once again delivers 7 solidly self-written cuts, one a co-write with Roger Murrah, and 4 well-chosen covers, one of which coming from Adam Wright (Jackson's own nephew).
If there was ever any doubt if Alan Jackson is the best thing that has had ever happened to country music, just take a listen to "Every Now and Then." In the tradition of Jackson's heart-tugging signature ballads such as "If I Could Back Up" and "Gone Crazy," "Every Now and Then" brings out all the bittersweet memories of a love that has ended with so much realism that you swear Jackson has had read your own diary. Another absolute charm is the Adam Wright co-write "Taillights Blue," a devastating piece of heartache, which calls to mind Clint Black's "Nothing But the Taillights" but done at a slower pace with an even more gorgeous melody. Romance in its more blissful moments do get a mention on "It's Just That Way." Written by producer Keith Stegall, Kylie Sackley and Vicky McGehee, this slow descriptive ballad takes its time to spell out long lasting love with rich blend of pastoral metaphors: "That ole sun comes up every mornin'/And goes back down at the end of every day/It's just that way/Stars show up every evenin'/Man in the moon comes out to play/It's just that way."
Even when Alan Jackson lets go of the brakes for some rip and roar moments he again proves that he has not lost an iota of his energy. "After 17"which tells the story of a girl starting life on her own finds Jackson telling this tale with youthful zest. More moments of levity abound with "That's Where I Belong" -an Alan Jackson staple that pays tribute to his roots in the lines of previous hits such as "Where I Come From" and "Small Town Southern Man." The brisk rollicking strut of "Hard Hat and a Hammer" continues the blue-collared theme giving some grits to the album. Roger Murrah who co-penned Jackson's magnum opus "Don't Rock the Jukebox" reunites with Jackson again on the extremely catchy hit-bound "True Love is a Golden Ring."
Noteworthy of mention is Jackson throw back to the past: this time it is Jackson's cover of the Vern Gosdin's duet with Janie Fricke "Till the End." Lee Ann Womack with her traditional bend is the perfect choice as Jackson's duet-partner on this country chestnut; though their performance religiously stays too close to the original. In a time when artists evolve with the latest trends and whistles, it's good that Jackson stays committed to one single goal: to continue to make great music that is country to the core. With such a lofty goal as its destination "Freight Train" is certainly heading in the right direction.
Despite Alan Jackson's denial that there was any enigmatic motive in entitling his 14th album "Freight Train" but it is still an appropriate album title. Just as a freight train is not about speed but about going the long haul, these 12 tracks are not about chasing the latest trends, they are quality songs that are going to be etched into the memories of fans for years and years to come. Just as freight trains hearken back to the days of old-fashioned gait, these paeans belong to the best of traditional honky-tonk country sung in Jackson's most affectionate southern-drawl tenor. If you like steel guitars, soft strumming of the guitar and everything rustic--this is a feast for the ears. Jackson once again delivers 7 solidly self-written cuts, one a co-write with Roger Murrah, and 4 well-chosen covers, one of which coming from Adam Wright (Jackson's own nephew).
If there was ever any doubt if Alan Jackson is the best thing that has had ever happened to country music, just take a listen to "Every Now and Then." In the tradition of Jackson's heart-tugging signature ballads such as "If I Could Back Up" and "Gone Crazy," "Every Now and Then" brings out all the bittersweet memories of a love that has ended with so much realism that you swear Jackson has had read your own diary. Another absolute charm is the Adam Wright co-write "Taillights Blue," a devastating piece of heartache, which calls to mind Clint Black's "Nothing But the Taillights" but done at a slower pace with an even more gorgeous melody. Romance in its more blissful moments do get a mention on "It's Just That Way." Written by producer Keith Stegall, Kylie Sackley and Vicky McGehee, this slow descriptive ballad takes its time to spell out long lasting love with rich blend of pastoral metaphors: "That ole sun comes up every mornin'/And goes back down at the end of every day/It's just that way/Stars show up every evenin'/Man in the moon comes out to play/It's just that way."
Even when Alan Jackson lets go of the brakes for some rip and roar moments he again proves that he has not lost an iota of his energy. "After 17"which tells the story of a girl starting life on her own finds Jackson telling this tale with youthful zest. More moments of levity abound with "That's Where I Belong" -an Alan Jackson staple that pays tribute to his roots in the lines of previous hits such as "Where I Come From" and "Small Town Southern Man." The brisk rollicking strut of "Hard Hat and a Hammer" continues the blue-collared theme giving some grits to the album. Roger Murrah who co-penned Jackson's magnum opus "Don't Rock the Jukebox" reunites with Jackson again on the extremely catchy hit-bound "True Love is a Golden Ring."
Noteworthy of mention is Jackson throw back to the past: this time it is Jackson's cover of the Vern Gosdin's duet with Janie Fricke "Till the End." Lee Ann Womack with her traditional bend is the perfect choice as Jackson's duet-partner on this country chestnut; though their performance religiously stays too close to the original. In a time when artists evolve with the latest trends and whistles, it's good that Jackson stays committed to one single goal: to continue to make great music that is country to the core. With such a lofty goal as its destination "Freight Train" is certainly heading in the right direction.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
In Spain country music is not very appreciated, but there is people like me that enjoy listening this music.I think Freight Train is a very good record.Alan Jackson back to traditional country with it.My favorite songs are "Every now and then","After 17","Freight Train"....It is a record that I can not stop to listen.If you want listening good country music,don't let pass this in your records collection.From Madrid with love to my friends at Amazon.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This album is a return to a very classic country sound. Not a lot of rocking, beat heavy tunes. Just good easy listening music that reminds me of Alan's early career. I'm thrilled with it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Freight Train cd
The Freight Train cd by Alan Jackson is wonderful. I love all of Alan Jacksons music, so we listen to this a lot
Published 4 months ago by christine pfingston
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOve it
Alan Jackson is greeat period. I would give anything to be able to go to his concert. Wow he is great
Published 5 months ago by Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars
good buy from Amazon
If you enjoy good country music, Alan Jackson ranks right up there with the likes of Wille Nelson and Johnny Cash. Their styles are a little different , bu the messages are similar
Published 8 months ago by nsheriff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not Just Another Good One!
I've been a huge Alan Jackson fan since about 1995. I don't know how I missed him before that, except I was being inundated by the heavy metal eminating from my teenagers' rooms! Read more
Published 17 months ago by lowercasebecky
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's Alan Jackson! Duh!
Alan is a genius and his music will go on over the generations long after we are all gone. This album is just like all his others...honest, homegrown fabulous music.
Published 20 months ago by tammy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pure Country Music, No Filler Tracks
I didn't realize Alan Jackson even put an album out in 2010. After listening to the cd, I don't remember ever hearing the two singles, "Hard Hat & a Hammer" or "Its just that Way"... Read more
Published 22 months ago by ihaveeleventoes
4.0 out of 5 stars
As good as always
This IS Alan Jackson at his best, as always. I hope one day to meet the artist I have come to love so very much. Read more
Published on March 13, 2011 by Leah R. Glaze
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Cover of the album
Why is Alan Jackson standing in front of a Passenger Train on the cover if he called the Album Freight Train????
Published on February 12, 2011 by Michael W. Noll
3.0 out of 5 stars
Freight train slow down.
Not up to the usual standard.But music cannot be faulted.It's most of the songs that's the problem. Instantly forgetable, and 'After 17' is a dummy and completely out of place. Read more
Published on January 14, 2011 by Skyhook Guy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The last man standing...
So glad I picked this up when it came out! I loved it all the way through, my favorite track though is "Tailights Blue" and is now also my favorite Jackson song of all time. Read more
Published on November 21, 2010 by C. Hall
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