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I Love It

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Yep, those CD's are rare--where no song is left out of your "favorites" category. This one, my friends, is one of the few. You may not have heard much of Craig Morgan--unfortunately, he doesn't get that much airplay--but he's a talented singer/songwriter who deserves quite a bit of attention.

Okay, so sometimes he overdoes his military background (a little paragraph on the back of this CD explains how he was a paratrooper and such) but to tell the truth, I like the idea of our soldiers playing and singing country music. Whether you'll let his background be a factor or not, you really should buy this album.

Here's why:

The songs are great, let me tell ya. The title track (check Clay Walker's "Say No More" album for another version) is quirky and somewhat off-beat, as are "Money"--amen to that!--and "Look At Us". "You Never Know" warns us of what's around the bed--it could be a new beginning/or it could be the end--and "In The Dream" follows two young people growing up, becoming what they've always wanted to be.

"Every Friday At Five" delivers a tearful note, a father being seperated from his boy by the miles. "Always Be Mine" is also on the teary side, a mournful look at those relationships that are destined to be, but just don't pan out. "What You Do To Me" is a traditional tongue-in-cheek number, while "Where Has My Hometown Gone" has a modern, sleek feel, and provides a good rockin' number (keepin' it country, of course). "God, Family, and Country" is about a small-town man who's life is simple, but who believes in those three things. And my favorite is the single, "Almost Home." It's a moving, engrossing tale of a homeless man lost in the days of old. I love this one.

Hell, I love the entire album. Morgan's songwriting (and singing) has matured from his first album. This one is for old fans and new fans alike. Something for the whole country music family, you could say. If you like your country down-home good, with just an edge of radio-friendliness, this is the album for you.

I'm not ashamed to say that I like Craig Morgan. He may not wear a Stetson or ride in rodeos, but I assure you that he's country. When you hear a Craig Morgan song, you hear a country song. Granted, if your idea of country music is Tim McGraw and Shania Twain, Craig is not for you. But, if you like to kick-back and hear some tug-at-your-heart crooning, look no further. "I Love It", Craig's sophmore attempt (and debut with BBR) is a winner! From the opening title track, the direction of this album is set in stone. The direction? Traditional Country. "In The Dream", a song that describes itself, echos Keith Whitley and Conway Twitty. If listening to a good tear-jerker is your forte, "Almost Home" will fill that void. The song, originally put on hold for George Strait, is Craig's highest charting single to date. With a little promotion, country radio should ebrace "Always Be Mine". The song, which is not your average boy-meets-girl-boy-loses-girl, is probably one of the best written songs on the album. There are no fillers on "I Love It". Any one of these songs could be serviced to radio, with rave reviews close behind. We should all tip our hats to Craig Morgan. There may very well be alot country artists, but few of those artists sing 'country'.

Christopher Rolen
Knoxville, TN

I bought the cd "I love it " after hearing the song "Almost Home".He has a remarkable voice!Usually when i buy a cd there is only 1 or maybe 2 songs that I like,but on this cd I can't think of any that I don't like! I get goose bumps every time I hear his voice! Craig Morgan is just Unbelievable!!

Everytime I was listening to a song it was like "Kay, this one is gonna be my favourite..." then I'd hear the next song!
The cd starts with the title track, which was originally recorded by Clay Walker.
Then there's his most recent single 'Almost Home' and 'Look At Us' which is an upbeat song about a couple looking back at the beginning of their relationship.
'You Never Know' talks about not knowing what's around the corner, could be a new beginning, or it could be the end.
'Where Has My Hometown Gone' is about leaving that small town to chase after bigger dreams, but when he finally makes it back home a few years later, the little town isn't so little anymore.
And the song I finally determined to be the best.... 'Friday Afternoon'
He gets a call from his ex-wife saying she's moving to Boston. He says he could fight it, but somebody will lose either way. Says he's crying as there was nothing to say, but it might as well be China, or the dark side of the moon, 'cause he could never be there every Friday afternoon.
You realize at this point in the song he's got a little boy with this woman (at the beginning it seems she's simply leaving him) and he says stuff like "there's little league in Boston, but who will coach his team?" and "how's he gonna grow up without me?"
He asks about Christmas, and says if he's not there for his birthday, he's gonna be hurt. It goes on and on....
Obviously this is a VERY sad song! The lyrics are so strong, and Craig's voice sounds so sincere. I'd say this album is worth checking out just for THIS SONG, but the other ten are fantastic to!

Craig Morgan is as country as they come and "I Love It" showcases not only his strong vocal power, but with 6 of the 11 songs co-written by Craig, it also showcases his songwriting ablities. Craig shines when writting about personal experiences as in "Look At Us" (written about his marriage) and "Where Has My Hometown Gone." But he also has the ability to write great story songs that can make you cry--"Almost Home"; think--"You Never Know"; smile--"In the Dream"; and all of the above--"God, Family & Country." A true talent when it comes to songwriting.

Craig also picks out songs that suit his voice and style well. "I Love It" is a fun uptempo song that sounds great with his voice and has the potential to be a big hit at radio. "What You Do To Me" shows off the sweet side of Craig's voice and is another potential radio hit. Other gems on the CD are "Always Be Mine" a song about a lost love, "Every Friday Afternoon" a song about a divorced father and a song about the one thing everyone can relate to--"Money."

Speaking of money, this CD is well worth yours.

There are many "country" singers out there releasing "country" songs, but this man truly knows what country is. He writes, sings, and performs country music the way it should be experienced. Every song on this CD is a winner. His top 10 charting "Almost Home" is strong enough to be considered a classic. The emotion in every note is amazing. If you've been missing the sound of country amidst today's country/pop confusion, check this man out and remember his name. He's just going to get bigger and better.

Wow country fans! There is a new and REAL country artist out there once again. I just ordered the other CD by Craig Morgan after listening to this one only once! The guy has a real country voice for one thing...a rarity nowadays! He also sings from the heart and each song is a winner on this album! I didn't have to skip one song. Ok, you'll have to 'scuse me now because I have to go listen again and often!! If you love country music and you don't buy this, you might as well go listen to that lousy top 40 stuff they are calling country these days. Life is good again and this is the CD that proves it!!

I saw Craig Morgan on a riverboat cruise last fall. He was a great performer. He had just released "Almost Home". I highly recomend his c.d.'s to anyone who loves clean country music.

Craig Morgan is what country and country music is all about. If your looking for a meaningful album this is the one for you!!

I bought this cd yesterday and I've listened to it a few times. It has a great beat in every song. And it also has so good songs like my favorite song Almost home, and others that are good are the title track I love it, In the dream, Every friday afternoon, God, family, and country, and another favorite Where has my hometown gone. This cd is one you need to check out. Most people dont know much about craig morgan but he is a great artist, a devoted christian, and is married and served in the military a number of years. His songs tell it like it is, and I believe in a few years he will be a major country artist.