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Sticks & Stones

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While Tracy Lawrence went on to do better things with albums such as "Alibis" and "Lessons Learned," you can't deny that his debut album, "Sticks and Stones," is one of the best albums from the early 90's. From high energy twangers to slow drinkin' songs, Lawrence covers a wide array of stylings with this album. The title track shines best, but songs like "Runnin' Behind" and "Paris, Tennessee" remind the listener that some of the best country tunes are the ones that aren't too terribly serious. "Today's Lonely Fool" and "Somebody Paints The Wall" head up the more serious songs on this album, but Lawrence has a tone in his voice letting you know that no matter how bad things are going, there's always a honky-tonk with an open barstool nearby.

For good 90's country before it was commercialized to death and turned into pop with a fiddle in it, check out Tracy Lawrence's "Sticks and Stones." His other albums are just as good or better also.

Sticks And Stones, Tracy Lawrence's debut CD from 1991, introduced a young, vibrant new vocalist to country music, one of many who followed in the wake of Garth Brooks' amazing success story. Country in the early 90s retained enough of a traditional element to satisfy older fans (unlike today), while still establishing the music as of its time and not dated. Tracy Lawrence was one of the long line of country males often categorised as "hat acts" and to the general public, all too similar to really have clear identities of their own. In Lawrence's case, this would not be a fair accusation, as his soulful vocals made him an all too rare example of an instantly recognisable vocalist in a sea of clones. His debut album was surprisingly (and to his credit) dominated by ballads and mournful country heartbreakers. There are only three uptempo songs on the album, which he performs well. It's the ballads that he excels at, including his two co-writes, Dancin' To Sweet 17 and Froze Over. The best song on the album, and later covered by George Jones (a compliment in itself) is Somebody Paints The Wall, the story of one of life's losers who seems to encounter disappointment at every turn in his life. Tracy Lawrence has long since established a long hit-making career in country music which continues to this day. This album remains one of his best.

Tracy Brings Out The Goods Of Country Music. Sure He Can Sing Like George Strait. He Says That He Is Alone On The Midtemple Ballad "Today's Lonely Fool". The Upbeat "Runnin' Behind" Can Make You Get Up And Dance. The Title Track Was Also A Dance Ballad Too And It Became His First Number 1 Hit.

As a young entertainer getting his first break in the record industry, Tracy Lawrence scored a direct hit with this album. A lot of what he sings about he knows from real life. Just 5 years ago I was playing dance halls, bars, and just about any place they would let us in with this 18 year old who's voice would still crack at times. He wanted only one thing in life and that was to be an entertainer. Country music has a great new voice. Give him a listen, You won't be disappointed.

Hey, how can you go wrong with Tracy. He's great no matter what he sings.

Thankfully this was not the first CD I bought by this artist - it was not a big hit with me. The work on this album can not compare to the other CD's he has released since. His other CD's have converted me to country music and convinced me that Tracy Lawrence is the very best. He has only improved over time- - like a fine wine!

I bought this CD when Tracy Lawrence released it way back in 1991, but over the years had lost it. So, I wanted to replace it, and was able to replace it at a great price. Thanks!! I play the heck out of it every day in my Hummer H2.

I originally bought this CD for the song, Sticks and Stones. But once I played it, I quickly fell in love with the entire CD.

This is one of Tracy's first albums, he just keeps getting better with each one he puts out! Tracy can sing a love song like no other. He can also get you up and dancing the very next song.

Tracy Lawrence is now what I believe to be the best singer with the most range in country music. This album was only a stepping stone for him. Buy it and I am sure you will approve!!