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Little Bit of Everything

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Prime Cuts: No One Has Eyes Like You, Every Reason Not to Go, Don't

After a career-threatening vocal ailment, Currington is back with "Little Bit of Everything." And he's in better vocal form than before, his emotionally resonant vocals carries what is to be his best collection of 11 new tunes, of which 5 were co-penned by Currington. With the rest coming from tried and true A-listed writers such as Brett Beavers, Mark Nesler, Tony Martin, Ashley Gorley, and Bryan Simpson. Living up the album title, Currington has a little of everything of the stuff that feeds country radio right now: from R&B tingled rockers, to heart wrenching ballads to fiddle-drenched waltzes. Kicking off the proceedings is the Kenny Chesney-influenced "Swimming Sunshine," a bright summer number extolling the languorous, stress-free life of soaking in the sun in the presence of "girls rocking in their bikini tops." After such a frivolous frolic, Currington turns to some philosophical musing on the "Life, Love and the Meaning Of" without coming to much insights over a pretty average pop tune.

However, the gem here is the gorgeous mid-tempo "Every Reason to Go," a lilting easy-going tune that masks a discreetly mournful story of a man desperately begging his paramour not to leave. Currington's delivery here is simply intoxicatingly engaging. Romance does exhibit its amorous side as represented by the ballad "No One Has Eyes Like You," an uncluttered ballad with Currington detailing his admiration for his lover with a singularly attuned perspicuity. "Don't," the lead single, continues the theme of love, this time at a faster tempo with a 60s R&B vibe. Further, the lure and allure of "Everything" is in its infectious melody, the kind that would continuous spin in your head long after the song is over and it will have your feet stomping uncontrollably.

Not one to be confined just to a mere singer of love songs, "That's How Country Boys Roll" is one of those forgettable testosterone-driven redneck anthems with thundering drums and invigorating guitar licks. Much more impressive is the Bobby Braddock co-scribed "People are Crazy" which strings together some pearls of wisdom over a laidback George Strait-patented melody keyed by a warm wash of twanging guitar and fiddle lines. Currington takes a step out of the safety net with Tony Stampley's "Heal Me," a Gospel-esque love song that showcases this Mercury Records artist's bluesy side.

Three years after his sophomore CD, "Little Bit of Everything" continues Currington's repertoire of well chosen and co-penned songs. With a coverage of topics over the course of the entire record over various tempo, there is not a soporific moment. Though it still has it bumps, Currington is off to another pleasant ride of more hits to come on this new effort.

I love the "fun" in this CD. I bought the CD knowing only the song "People Are Crazy" after seeing Billy Currington perform it on an awards show. The songs "Swimmin' in Sunshine" and "Everything" put a bounce in my step and a smile on my face. The songs "Don't," "Walk On," and "Heal Me" have slow, thoughtful lyrics that complement the lively songs that are my favorites. "That's How Country Boys Roll" has a little Lynyrd Skynyrd flavor to it, while "I Shall Return" reminds me of Jimmy Buffett's songs. However, the sound is uniquely Billy Currington. I look forward to more music from this artist.

Billy Currington should become a household name with the release of his third cd. The thing that is so refreshing about Currington is that he is not afraid to take risks, often risks that could be career breaking. But he uses those great sultry chops of his and gives us "eclectic Billy"and it all works! Unlike Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, and Rodney Atkins who give us predictable, bland, 2 note range country, Currington actually uses his voice, its range, power and timing with a fine variety of songs, radio friendly pop/country, but each unique.

There are a bunch of tunes that are the top of the lines. The first cd cut is called 'Swimmin in Sunshine" that must be pulled as a summer single. It is the best summer, upbeat song to come along in years. This should be a smash..infectious and sassy. "Every Reason Not to Go" shows Billy in familiar country territory that he handles so well. "People are Crazy" has a traditional country George Strait sound to it. And
"Everything" the sort of reggae,country, is the absolute best thing on the cd. This song is just so damn good. This and "Swimmin" are the monster cuts. "Walk On" takes on a bluesy Beatleseque feel, and "Heal Me" is the most challenging vocally for Billy. He does a great job.
Truly, there is not a miss on the album, but there is one weak cut," Life, Love and the Meaning of It" which is just a poorly written song. But even that is far better than most of the pablum you hear on fm country today.
Billy Currington is new country and he does it well. You can tell that this guy loves to sing, because his phrasing, range, and style reveal that so honestly.

Billy Currington is one of Country's finest musicians and this album is even better than the rest! He never disappoints. From his ballads to his fun-loving party songs, each song is written and performed from the heart. Whether you are cleaning your house or on a road trip in your car, Billy's songs will have you dancing with the vacuum cleaner or dancing in your seat! You'll be singing along to every word and will relate to them all! Parents and kids (most anyways) will love this album! It's a timeless treasure that will have you playing it over and over again and you'll look up his tour information just so you can hear him perform this great music LIVE. I not only recommend this album, but Billy's other records as well.

I saw Billy Currington in concert a few years ago, on a bill with Jason Aldean. The crowd seemed to like Jason better, and I could not see why. Billy has a great voice, excellent delivery, and very good stage presence. After hearing this album, I am more convinced that Billy Currington is one of the best country singers working today. This is a great album. All of the songs are winners.

This album is not as strong as the previous 2, with only a handful of songs that you can remember after the first listen. "Don't" is the strongest track and is one of only a few songs that showcased Billy's vocal range and versatility - perhaps he took it easy on his vocal chords considering he recently just came back from something so career-threatening.. Another strong cut is "People Are Crazy" - a story about a man who inherited the wealth of a stranger, an old man, who he had one conversation with over beer - "God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy".

One song that I find too "forced" is "Life, Love and the Meaning Of". I thought the song had no direction and was, as they say, all over the place.

Overall, it's a good enough effort but he would probably not get more than 2 hits out of this.

I honestly had big hopes for this cd, and it doesn't deliver...sad but true. The songs are very pop-country, and doesn't stick in your mind after hearing them. There are some good songs, but all in all the cd is slow and a little anonymous. Why can't we get some real country from these guys???

Watched Letterman last night and saw Billy Currington sing "People Are Crazy" with a full gospel choir back up and of course the CBS Orchestra and his own band. Magnificent. David enthusiastically says that this song will go down as THE BEST for centuries to come. I think he likes the line ... "God is great, beer is good, people are crazy." This sums up the Letterman lifestyle now that he is married and has his own son. God Bless America.

I play this constantly as I drive. It's just fun and makes me happy.

I loooove Billy Currington and I was excited to get his new cd. It plays very well, but I find myself a little bored with some of the songs. Having said that, though, I play it over and over and over, and if something happened to it I would immediately go buy another. HIGHLY recommend this cd!