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Nothin But the Taillights

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This album is considerably better than his last two but still not as good as his first three. I was wondering when Clint was gonna find new writing partners for something different. He teams up with Steve Warnier and Marty Stuart among others for an album that at least sounds more original than One Emotion and No Time To Kill. Martina McBride teamed up with Clint on "Still Holding On" which is considerably better than his duet with Wynonna or even "When I Said I Do" with wife Lisa. The first three singles, the title track, Something That We Do, and The Shoes You're Wearing are all winners that sound fresh. Other songs like "What I Feel Inside", "You Know It All", and "Bitter Side Of Sweet" are also very good. The Chet Atkins song could have deleted the stupid little conversation at the end. Anyway- this is a solid record that any Clint Black fan should have.

Clint Black's 1997 album NOTHIN BUT THE TAILLIGHTS proves to be one of his most overall satisfying albums to date. He found success with hits before, but this album provided even more memorable music in his growing CD catalog. The title track is one of his best songs yet, its irresistible in its mix of attitude, country and well sung vocals. The duet with Martina McBride "Still Holdin On" should have been a monster hit, but country didn't warm up to it. Martina and Clint compliment each other well on this song about two lovers who are torn apart, but still holding onto each other, and the love they once had. There are also some excellent ballads on here. "Something That We Do" is a beautiful, heartfelt ballad which is a well deserve hit for Black. Elsewhere, the beautiful "That Something In My Life", "Our Kind of Love" and others prove to be beautiful ballads. There is also other great songs such as the upbeat "Loosen Up My Strings", or the hit "The Shoes You're Wearing". If you've followed Clint up to this album, you know you'll want this, it provides just as much as his previous albums do, beautiful ballads, great uptempo songs, but overall great songs with a voice that is incomparable.

Clint Black is one of my favorite country artists because, with every album he's done, he has never made a record that sounds exactly like the previous one. On Nothin' But The Taillights, his 1997 release, Clint did a couple of things to make sure his music remains fresh--and the result is an album that in my opinion is awesome.

For one thing, Clint and co-producer James Stroud used songs that Clint co-wrote with several different writers. On this record, Clint used five other co-writers in addition to his longtime friend and lead guitarist, Hayden Nicholas. Nicholas was Clint's co-writer on five of the songs, but on Nothin' But The Taillights, Clint also enlisted the help of Steve Wariner, his co-writer on the title song and "You Know It All"; Matraca Berg and Marty Stuart, who co-wrote "Still Holding On" with him; Skip Ewing, his collaborator on "Something That We Do"; and Shake Russell, with whom he co-wrote "You Don't Need Me Now" and "Our Kind Of Love". Clint has always made excellent music, and he's never strayed too far from his country roots. However, Nothin' But The Taillights, with all the different co-writers Clint used on the album, sounds more original than its predecessors--and Clint in my opinion has always made music that is fresh and exciting.

Another thing I like about this record is the musicianship. For the first time, Clint does most of the lead guitar work--and he does a fine job, not just on "Nothin' But The Taillights" but also on "Loosen Up My Strings" and the concluding number, the bluesy "Bitter Side Of Sweet". In addition, Clint plays some great harmonica parts on that song. Also, Clint invited some other noted musicians and singers to join him. Alison Krauss and Union Station back him up on "Our Kind Of Love"; Martina McBride duets with him on "Still Holding On"; and noted guitarists Wariner, Chet Atkins, Larry Carlton, and Mark Knopfler, along with Nicholas, join Clint in "Ode To Chet", a tribute to Atkins.

I have to hand it to Clint Black. He never makes the same kind of record every time, yet he always comes up with excellent music. Nothin' But The Taillights is definitely a five star performance.

This is a great CD, not a weak track on it. Lots of great lyrics, guitar work, and a great variety of music. It seems that most Clint Black fans still think his 1st album was his best, but to me, Nuthin' But the Taillights is even better & more sophisticated than Clint's earlier work. I highly recommend this CD, one of my all time favorites, and I never get tired of it.

Clint Black is a high class singer and he proves it once again on this album with songs like 'You Don't Need Me Now' and 'You Know It All', both beautifully crafted songs with dramatic pauses and tinkling piano. Clint the blues singer also shines on tunes like 'Bitter Side Of Sweet' and 'What I Feel Inside'. 'Something That We Do' is a perfect example of how a country ballad should be: simple but very effective melody and lyrics coupled with a great country voice. Even if this album is different from his previous efforts, he succeeded in remaining country. Way to go, man.

This is probably my favorite Clint Black album. Some people don't like it. They would be in the wrong. It's a great album filled with great songs and wonderful lyrics. "You Know It All" and "You Don't Need Me Now" are two underrated ballads that are gorgeous with nice words. Amazon says there are two tracks in here that are "Maudlin Schlock". Sorry. Not on here. "Maudlin Shlock" doesn't mean anything anyways. This is a great album that belongs in your Clint collection.

Clint Black returns with his first album in two years, Nothin But The Tailights. It's not his best, but it contains beautiful lyrics, proving again why Clint is one of the greatest lyracists of today.

The unique things about country music are the down to earth lyrics and ideals that the singers try to portray. Clint Black is a master at that and proves again why he is, with this album and more specifically with the song 'Something That We Do'. It's a simple love tune explaining that love isn't something that we have, or something that we're in, or something that we find, rather it's something that we do. What a beautiful concept.

The other tracks on this album are classic Black, the title track, 'The Shoes You're Wearing', 'That Something In My Life, and a beautiful duet with Martina McBride called 'Still Holding On', to name a few. Overall this album might not be Clint's best. However, if you listen to music for the beautiful lyrics and ideals the singers portray, than this album will be extremely enjoyable.

Agreat release full of melodic songs delivered with sincerity,great feel and musicianship.All the songs are consistently strong and it amazes me that this guy seems to not get the kudos he deserves.

Although "Nothin' But The Taillights," doesn't match the intensity of Clint Black's first album, "Killin' Time," "Nothin' But The Taillights" combines heartache, love, and life into a wonderful album. The title track is the album's best, with "Something That We Do" and "The Shoes You're Wearing" also highlighting the album. Not surprisingly, all three went to #1 on the national charts. Although other fans and I would like Clint to return to the honky-tonk tradition of his first three albums, "Nothin' But The Taillights" is worth the money. As with all of Clint's albums, he had a hand in writing every song!

I was absolutly enchanted with the music on this CD. I liked the song "Its something that we do". It is romantic and heartfelt. I think Mr. Black does a particularly nice job when he sings with women. He is not too overpowering with his voice. He lets the woman's voice compliment his in all the duets he has ever done. I recommend this album highly!