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Jimmy Ray

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Let's face it, I bought this CD for the hit "Are You Jimmy Ray?"; the only hit from this album. Upon listening to this CD, and consequently loving it, I discovered a true musical genious. While entertaining and energizing, "Are You Jimmy Ray?" is perhaps the least enjoyable song on the entire album. "Goin' to Vegas" is an invogorating, fast-paced song with a cute and catchy chorus. "I Got Rolled" is perhaps one of the most infectious tunes. The intros of "Daddy's Got a Gun" and "Way Low" are reminiscent of, respectively, the whine of climactic scenes in western movies and a country-western song. "Look Inside For Love" definitely has the most catchy hook, what with the "Doodly-doo Da Ba Doom-bop". The predominant instrument in "Trippin' On Baby Blue" is the harmonica, which gives the song a bluesy feel. A definite highlight is "Sex For Beginners", which is a revolutionary swing song. "Let it Go Go" is a wonderful little ditty and "Free at Last" is perhaps the best song of all. It has a wonderful beat and a hint of country-ness.

This CD is extraordinary all around. While relatively short (35 minutes), it has exceptional lyrics and great beats and hooks. Jimmy Ray's CD is definitely pop, but with country, swing, and blues influencing it. Ray is a terrific singer and his CD is perfectly satisfying, exactly what one wants in a CD.

But, be warned: Listening to this CD may leave you feeling breathless and hyper, for it is entirely upbeat. I recommend it as ideal work-out music.

The only troubling aspect is that this CD is already three years old. There is no seeable follow-up coming out, so this CD may leave you yearning for the next. Let's just hope there'll be one.

This album has been one of my favorites since its release over 6 years ago! A really fun album and singer who never took themselves or their image too seriously (yes Timberwoman, I'm talking about you!). Released around the time of the Spice Girls and the whole Brit-pop invasion of the late 90s, I had high hopes that Jimmy would have at least released a follow up album. Unfortunately he did not, so we will never know what really happened to him. Perhaps he is shake-a-shake-a-shaking it in Vegas.

Wow!~ I like this cd mainly because of the song "Are you Jimmy Ray?"....but I think the rest is awesome too!!~ Its the perfect cd for dancin or just chillin with your friends!...It pumps me up!! :)

His first (and only) hit was "Are You Jimmy Ray?" a Top 10 gold single in early 1998. Aside from this fun, Elvis-esque retro jam, there isn't any additional material that would sell, but it isn't bad. Jimmy Ray's image is quite appealing; almost hypnotizing. His voice will do just fine when it comes to the retro-rock he hammers on his debut album. I especially liked "Goin' To Vegas." He may have one-hit wonder written all over his handsome face, but it's fun while it lasts.

It's like Elvis and James Dean taking a ride through Country while having a party with the cast of Grease. At first I didn't like it to much, but after listening to it for a while it started to grow on me. It's the kind of music you listen to while writing, say... a term paper. It doesn't distract you, but it keeps you going.

Well, pop is making its post-grunge come back, with the forerunners of this movement being the Spice Girls and Hanson, with Jimmy Ray, Aqua, and the Backstreet Boys following close behind. Jimmy Ray has taken the Elvis hair, the James Dean stone-cold face, and the Chuck Berry rockabilly movemnt to a synthesis of beautiful, clean, love sick pop. His closest movement towards risqueness is his amusing "Sex for Beginners"

This is one of my favorite recent albums. I have it for 2 years already and everytime I listen to it I like it more and more. Young (so young!) rockabilly... he's just reinvented it! By the way... WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU??? I need another dosis!

I bought this CD because I really liked the song "Jimmy Ray." After listening to the entire CD, I find it to be a lot of fun and it gets me in a good mood!! The girls in the limo loved it for my sister's stagette!!

I don't know what happened but poor Jimmy Ray has dissapeared off the face of the earth! where is the second album? the mans a GENIUS. Groovy voice and such a looker.

Brilliant album, one of the last decent music made by anyone in recent years. I'm HORRIFIED that people like Westlife and Justin Timberlake keep their record deals when Jimmy Ray isnt around :(

He is tops his hair is as tall as his talent. I own four birds and each one likes this album more than the others. Are you Jimmy Ray? I am and so are my four birds. Chirp Chirp Chirp. "Going to Vegas" is a good song especially for a road trip to Vegas! rock rock rock shake shake shake.