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Fried Green Tomatoes

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So many of us have been waiting so long for this CD... and it was well worth the wait. Country music today just isn't what it used to be, but Ricky Van Shelton has a way of making anything sound so wonderful. I can't decide which song I like the best, they are all so down to earth and really make you think about life and love... I love all the songs, and can't stop listening to the CD. I only hope this CD gets the radio play it truly deserves and Ricky is once again in the wonderful limelight where he should be...He definitely has the best voice in country music today.

Ricky Van Shelton has been the staple of country music in the late 80s and early 90s. Every song he seemed to release then seemed to be no.1 bound. His reportoire consists of hit songs like "I am a Simple Man," "Rocking Years," "Backroads" and many others. If you like his previous hits, you will like this new CD. It has been awhile since Shelton's last hit song but nothing seemed to have changed. This new CD has the same country flavor as his previous hit albums.

Like his previous efforts, there are always some killer ballads. My favorite has to be "The Decision" a sad weeper about a teenage girl facing the dilemma of pregnancy. Shetlon seemed to have put his heart and soul into the delivery that you can feel the pain the protagonist is going through. "I was Losing You" and "Somebody's Gonna Lose" are both equally sung convincingly.

Shelton can get all pumped up for an uptempo song like on the first single "Call Me Crazy." It has the groove not dissimilar to Shelton's no.1 hit "I am a Simple Man."

If you are afraid that the production of an independent is not up to par to a major label product, do not worry. On this set, the production is superb, laid with a clear and tight production but overlaid with some excellent fiddling on certain tracks.

The only criticism I have is that there are too many cover songs on this album: "I Was Losing You" (Cleve Francis), "Your One and Only" (Barbara Mandrell, Brenda Lee, McBride and the Ride), and "All I Have to Offer You is Me" (Charly Pride, McBride and the Ride). Somehow I wish he have had more originals, but well, that's only a minor flaw on this sparkling set of gems!

If you like Shelton in the past, you'll love him even more on this album.

I have all of Ricky's CD's. I love his music and I try to attend his local concerts. As for Fried Green Tomatoes; mostly good. However, while The Decision is a great song and I think it is quite meanful to Ricky, I feel it was out of place on this CD. To me, Ricky has the best male voice in country music.

I think Fried Green Tomatoes is another excellent example of what a truly great talent Ricky is. I love every song, including The Decision!

Ricky's latest CD, Fried Green Tomatoes, has the traditional country sound that so many country fans want but can't get on their radio stations. Every song on the CD is a winner and you would be hard-pressed to pick just one favorite. This CD is classic Ricky and if you're a true "Country" music fan and have not heard this CD, you're in for a big surprise. This is one to play over and over and over. The CD starts out with "Call Me Crazy" - a fun, upbeat song, then goes right in to the traditional country ballad which Ricky is so good at - "Foolish Pride", and just gets better with each song after that. This CD displays quality in the writing, arranging, production -- and of course singing. This is a great listening, sing-along CD for country music fans!

I've never been a fan of Ricky Van Shelton. To me, much of his earlier music was too similar in theme, tone and delivery. With the release of this CD, however, Ricky performs a more diverse set of tunes and his voice has more dynamics and expression. "Somebody's Gonna Lose" "I'm the One" and the remake of "All I Have to Offer You is Me" are highlights of the set. Ricky manages to maintain some of his "traditional" sound, while coming into the 21st century with a little more progressive country influences. All in all, a very good CD and a lot better than his older stuff.

Michael Butts

We (RVS loyal fans) have been waiting for this to be available since we first heard about it. It is everything & more than we expected. How can you get better than BEST! "The Decision," is a beautiful song...a part of life. Thanks, Ricky.

Ricky has outdone himself on this album. Pure country and pure pleasure to listen to. From the up-tempo songs to the ballads; especially the ballads! Well worth the wait!

This is one of the best albums Ricky Van has done. The songs are as traditionally counry as they can get. I love the bluesy sound of From the Fryin' Pan......and those ballads we all know and love so much. Ricky has definately out done himself on this one. The Decision was a "risky" song and I pat Ricky on the back for adding it to the album. Its a heart touching song and a very big issue these days. This is a must have in everyone's CD collection. Ricky its totally awesome and Thanks for putting it out! Audium has done a wonderful job and I LOVE the cover.

Here we have an eclectic selection of songs from traditional to new and Ricky's powerful voice does justice to the songs contained on this CD. "Foolish Pride" is my favourite ballad here and its simple mesage comes through loud and strong. "All I have to offer you is me", an old Charlie Pride tune is well done and refreshing to listen to. Your money will not be wasted on this one and I hope it gets the airplay it deserves.