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Patriotic Country 2

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By: Michael Coyle

In honor of this year's Flag Day, Sony BMG Music released the Patriotic Country 2, the sequel to the very popular original Patriotic Country. In terms of holidays, however, the feel of this CD would be much better suited for a Memorial Day release with many somber songs about fighting and dying for the red, white, and blue. In fact, most of the CD is very intensely thought provoking with its fine blend of old and new favorites. Older key songs added, and songs that were surprisingly not included in the first compilation, include Willie Nelson's "Living in the Promise Land" and Billy Ray Cyrus's "Some Gave All." Both these songs exemplify the way a patriotic song should be done, unlike some present day, overly dramatized wartime lyrics. Still, the newer fare provided in this package can create as much impact as some of the older unwavering standards. Songs such as Darryl Worley's "Have You Forgotten", Chely Wright's "The Bumper of my SUV", Lonestar's "Somebody's Someone" and John Conlee's "They Also Serve" all prove that great patriotic music can still come from times of great tragedy and war.

Nevertheless, like adding a fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth stripe on the American flag, some songs just didn't seem to fit. In terms of country music, some songs like Montgomery Gentry's "You Do Your Thing," Phil Vassar's "This is God," and Buddy Jewel's "Sweet Southern Comfort" are truly great country songs and belong on a number of country compilation CD's. However in terms of American nationalism, the songs don't seem to mesh with the US spirit-heavy theme. Whereas 13 tracks would have been a perfect fit, songs such as these just seem to be added for the American merchandising side instead of American allegiance. But the songs that do portray the heart of liberty and freedom do so poignantly and just as strikingly as those on the original Patriotic Country CD. All in all, this compilation may not be the Fourth of July celebration starter, but it certainly makes a great repertoire of reflection in a time of our nation's struggles.

This is the second CD in a set, and it is great. There is a lot of really great country music on both of these CD's.
Do yourself a favor, go out and buy it. You'll love it.

I'm not a huge fan of country music but occasionally I do hear a song I like. I was exposed to this CD by a friend. While these are some great songs, I was sort of disappointed by the fact that there's almost NO songs on there by females. There's some TERRIFIC female voices in country music today and what??? They couldn't get any of them to sing on this disc? I gave it three stars for the lack of female talent.

great music that fills ones heart with respect and pride for our heroes-the US armed forces and freedom and democracy.