Customer Reviews

Soldiers of Love

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Real great music love the songs specially number 1 and number 5
Recommend the cd to anyone who loves real Americanna

I was very reluctant to buy this CD, because I couldn't imagine the Derailers without the incredible Tony Villanueva. His amazing honky-tonk voice was the essence of this band (which has had numerous personnel changes over the years). However, I was pleasantly surprised by how good this CD is. Brian Hofeldt has done a great job as the full-time lead singer. While there are a few very fine vintage honky-tonk songs here, the other songs are very good rockabilly/mild country tunes. If you liked the Tony Villanueva Derailers, you'll like this too. And speaking of Tony, I sure hope he has a solo CD coming out soon.

I am a long-time Derailers fan but can't listen to them since the departure of Tony Villanueva. Don't get me wrong, Brian Hofeldt is a talented singer and is very charismatic but without Tony it just doesn't work for me.

These guys just seem to get better with every CD that they release, a lot of the tracks on this one are like a throwback to the 50s rock n roll music but with a twist of country, in fact this CD would be idea to play at a party the music certainly gets you tapping your feet, a good CD all round and I would recommend it.

Just caught a show by The Derailers at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville (and the plaza party afterwards), and they remain one of the finest bands anywhere. It was a hot night, a packed audience and a high-energy show. Cool stuff!

The CD, Soldiers of Love, is tremendous! Buzz Cason did a great job (he briefly took the stage at the plaza show!), and the mix of originals and the title-song (written by Cason) is perfect.

Love the band, look forward to their next release!

Can't put my finger on it but this is not what I've come to expect from this great band. It's boring and it's far short of their previous recors.

I'm always amazed at the way these guys stay true to their music. You will not find music that is "Nashville savy" for the sake sending one to the charts. They are genuine artists. This album again reflects their dedication to the cause and craft. There are definitely cuts that are worthy of commercial FM play : "The one B4 Me, She's a lot like TX,and Every time it rains" Don't hold your breath though. You can still find them on satelite and digital radio. Worthy of your $ and time.

This is my first Derailers album. I had heard of them before, but never really wanted to buy an album. I think I've been missing out on a great band!

Derailers' "Soldier of Love" is good - really good - I'm tempted to give it 5 stars but that'll be determined if I'm still listening to this 5 years from now. For now though, this is great "Americana" music. This is what real music is about. This is where country music started, where it has evolved to, and it's nice to see how it can still sound good in the year 2006.

The songs are really good throughout - start to finish. The lyrics and choruses are very catchy without being cheesey - except for the "Get 'Er Done" song - That phrase is so played out by now, you'd think they'd have known better.

This album takes honky tonk, country, rockabilly, and mixes them all together to make a great album. It's a record for good times and cold beer. It's nice to hear real good, quality "country" music every once in awhile.

I just saw the Derailers at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago. I was so excited to finally be getting to see this great band. Well the band I saw was ok, but they should change their name because they are no longer the Derailers. These guys were pop-country want-to-bes with little remaining style, wit, humor, emotion or those beautiful harmonies I truly grew to love. I left before the show was over. I'll keep playing the albums I have because they are top notch, but as far as I am concerned the Derailers no longer exist.