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Still Feels Good

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I am a huge Rascal Flatts Fan so it is no surprise that I thourally enjoy every track on this CD. Upbeat, Country-Pop type melodies with words that you can understand... truly a miracle in today's musical world! Unique songs and CD comes complete with lyrics and access to enhanced web based CD program.

Let me start off by saying I am a huge Rascal Flatts fan. I have all of their cd's, have seen them multiple times in concert, and have followed them since "Praying for Daylight." With that said, I must say how disapointed I am in their latest effort, Still Feels Good. To me, this album is nothing new. It's nothing fresh. It's the same old, but without the magic. I mean, if they had given us another, Melt, I'd be happy. More of what we love, right? But this album sounds too familiar. As I listend to the tracks I kept feeling like I have heard this album before. Their second song on the album "Here" talks of how grateful the speaker is that even though he had to go down some rough roads, he would do it all again if it led him to his current love. Oh, didn't they already release that and call it, "Bless the Broken Road?" Their song, "Bob that Head", has that exact sound as "Me and My Gang" and their title track "Still Feels Good" talks of how the two are still in love, still love his "ride" and basically how nothing has changed. Kind of like "Fast Cars and Freedom". Even one of the closing songs about angels crying about how it's not supposed to be this way sounded like the God song from their last album, "He's not the Leaving Kind." The songs are just forgetable. All in all, I just felt like I already owned this album before I ever bought it. I'd suggest sampling it online before buying. I know many will love it, but I guess it was "My Wish" that Rascal Flatts would give us something new while still using the fomula we love. "Still Feels Good", does feel good, but only for the Rascals. Why? Cause playing it safe always feels good.

Dann Huff and Rascal Flatts have done it again....marrying 70's West Coast Rock, 80's AOR and 90's CCR with new country, this stuff ROCKS! If you like Keith Urban's latest CD, you will love this album just as well. Very crossover Pop-Rock-Country with outstanding vocals. Heard this in a Borders today and HAD to buy it.

Rascal Flatts - Still Feels Good
AS their are with almost everything in the world today, their are mixed opinions about this album. Some say it still feels good, and some say it doesn't. I'm not one of those fans that say that everything a band puts out is gold, and I am going to take the time today to give you the ins and outs of this album.
So
If you have the time, read this review.

01 - Take Me There
The album starts out with a somewhat softer side, which is unique for the guys. Of course, if you've kept up with the Flatts, you already know this is the 1st single from the album.
Lyrically: I myself find this track some what unique. Why? As many love tracks in the country genre are about love, this one in particular isn't from the standpoint of a young person, just getting out of high school. This track talks about one who has already started living life in the real world.
Musically: This track could be classified as in the standard musical box. The track is in the Key of E, and doesn't bring me any musical surprises.

02 - Here
Another softer track, instrumentally: giving more of a country feel then the first.
Lyrically: This is the second track giving positive relational experience.
Musically: Track is in the key of A. The E F Sharp, d, a, C Sharp, F Sharp, chorus gives the track a happy on cloud9 feeling.
This track also, could be classified as in the box musically. But it's not as standard as some.

03 - Bob That Head
The song starts out with a e/fmajor three part vocal harmony, so when it moved to key of D I was pleasantly surprised.
This track some what reminds me of a some what slower Me And My Gang Musically, of course, MAMG is in D to.
Lyrically: pretty cool, and not just another love track. Cool truc if you'd ask me.
Musically: I know I've covered a lot of this already: it's another slow track. Sure still in the box, but that E/F harmony is tight.

04 - Help Me Remember
Track four starts the sad, then happy love song sequence. Pretty much for the rest of the album it's one song about how love when wrong, then one about how everything "Still Feels Good"
Musically: song is in key of a, but vocally it's some what unique in the verses. It's another slow track. I was though, pleasantly surprised after the soft ver of the chorus the vocs go up to a high E where it was an octave lower before. Interesting guitar solo at end of track, a little too jumpy for my tastes.
Lyrically: a love track where everything went wrong, and all that's left is the memories.

05 - Still Feels Good
Finally! picking up the pace a bit!
Musically: in key of b, and the track opens with a high 3-4 part wooo vocal harmony.
Lyrically: a happy love track about a couple where stuff is actually working out.

06 - Winner At A Losing Game
filler track. Another slow track. Depends on the mood I'm in when listening, some times drags a little much for me.
Musically: really in the musical box! in key of g, very country feeling
lyrically: depressed winner at a losers love game.

07 - No Reins
filler track. Picking up the pace for the second time, I think it's going to be another happy love track.
musically: in key of e, once again in the box. Got a very eighties feeling sound, Deff Leopard could have done this track.
lyrically: some what happy, but a girl gives up on love to find herself.

08 - Every Day
One of my favorite tracks on the disk/digital files, what ever you've got.
musically: medium track in key of G Sharp. Yep, inside that musical box.
lyrically: can't tell if he's singing about the Lord or a girl. All and all, a very positive track that some could classify as Christian. Good vocs!

09 - Secret Smile
Hmmmm, can't decide, this may be my favorite track.
Some what fast paced good feeling track!
Musically: COMING OUT OF THE BOX! in the prechorus. It sounds like Dave Matthews could have had influence in this track. Track is in key of a.
lyrically: this is where the track gets good, who ever wrote this track really new how to craft lyrics.

10 - Better Now
Another great track!
musically: some what slow. I thought, on the first time of hearing this track, another in the box track, with its f sharp, e, d, b intro. A PLESENT SURPRISE hit me in the verse when f sharp, e, c sharp, f sharp, e, b,.
lyrically: great harmony's, good lyrics especially 1st verse. "If I had one call to make, I would dial yesterday and worn myself". That's unique!
Another sad love track

11 - She Goes All The Way
probably the most out of the box musical track that I've herd from these guys.
musically: key of E flat, but verses are jazzy sounding. I don't know who the other vocalist is but it gives it an RnB feel.
lyrically: it's more then sex or making love, it's going all the way. That's all I'll say about that.

12 - How Strong Are You Now
filler track. slow track of irony.
musically: key of e, in the box.
lyrically: a sad love track about someone who thinks it's ok but after she's gone, his heart hertz.

13 - its Not Supposed To Go Like That
filler track. slow, sad, depressing
I'm not a fan of these kind of tracks/lyrically
musically: key of g acoustic feeling In The Box
lyrically: kids killing kids, car accidents, good love gone into death. depressing

Ladies and gentlemen, it should be no surprise that Rascal Flatts just released their fifth album in four years, and fans still can't get enough of them. Their latest album, Still Feels Good, is doing exactly what the title says, making people feel good. Rascal Flatts have come up with a winning recipe of songs with just the right mixture of ballads, lyrics, and instrumentals to make a successful dish. Still Feels Good follows this recipe step-by- step and still has fans begging for more. Rascal Flatts has also paved the way for a new country genre termed "pop-country" which refers to artists who have country roots with a dab of contemporary pop sound thrown in to their songs. They are making country fans out of people everywhere. Rascal Flatts has made their latest album, Still Feels Good, another success with their sequence of songs, heart-warming lyrics, and the lead singer's trademark voice.
The types of songs found in all of Rascal Flatts albums range from break-up, to new love, to that one ridiculous song that people just can't help but jam out to. One can get an idea of what the songs are about just by the title. For example, the song, "How Strong Are You Now" relays the feelings of a tough guy's experience after a break-up. "She Goes All The Way" explains that heart-felt admiration for a lucky woman, and "Still Feels Good" not only talks about keeping the love alive be also seems to describe the band's career up to date, thus earning the power to name the album. Although their sequence of songs follows a natural rhythm of slow to fast, there is always one song that is the misfit in the album. "Bob That Head" plays that role because it has a very different sound from the rest of the songs. The meaning of the song doesn't help its awkwardness since it is all about a truck. "Bob that head/Every Friday night/Got the windows rolled down," the lyrics are not only annoying but pointless. Rascal Flatts can sing about anything they want, but a truck? Seriously? The same occurrence can also be found in previous albums such as their 2006 album Me and My Gang, with the song "Backwards". Although the lyrics of these songs can be catchy, they mostly just stick out like a sore thumb. However, the album as a whole has a nice flow of songs from one to the next.
Although the themes behind Rascal Flatts latest songs are nothing new, they have a talent of crafting creative ways to word the songs. For example, the song "Secret Smile" talks about that happy, goofy feeling of a new love and Rascal Flatts phrases it by saying, "You make the sun shine down/You paint the darkest clouds and turn them into rainbows," which can put a smile on anyone's face. They add a sweet twist when describing a new love. Also, the song "Better Now" describes the feelings after a break-up. "Next time, I won't suffer this kind of pain/Own my mistakes not just pass off the blame". Many people tend to dwell on the mistakes of a relationship after it ends, which is the message the song expresses. The thing about Rascal Flatts is that they are consistent. Some common ingredients found in each of the songs are the references to women and manly things such as trucks or beer. The songs can start to sound very similar, yet they never fail to speak to the souls of women everywhere. Not saying that Rascal Flatts doesn't have any fans who are men, they just know how to compliment women in all the right ways.
Rascal Flatts would not be the success that they are today without that recognizable voice of lead singer Gary LeVox. With his unique voice, he sings with the power that could move mountains. During the up-beat and happy songs his tone cannot help but put people in a good mood. Gary LeVox's voice then transforms like a chameleon into the slow, sad songs. His ability to put emotion into what he is singing makes people feel as if he is speaking directly to them. He is a smooth talking, lyric singing son of a gun. Gary LeVox has made his voice known in the country world. He could be recognized as the modern day Garth Brooks with a boy band nice guy next door kind of twist. Although some may argue that his voice gets monotonous, Gary has felt no pressure to change his ways. One should also not ignore the other two guys in the group. They are the ones with the instrumental talent but seem to keep getting lost in the over powering shadow of the lead singer. Although they can be forgotten, it has not yet upset the balance of the band. With their chill and laid back attitude, life can't be all bad being a part of a band that sells millions of copies of every album.
Rascal Flatts is good at what they do: making country music. They have created a name for themselves that is well-recognized all over the world. Their unique sound and style is what sets them apart from other artists. Their ability to have women holding on to their every word keeps them consistent in their writing. The band's charm is undeniable and anyone who can't see it must not be listening to the right group. However, it is questionable how many more similar albums they can make and still experience the same success they have today. Consistency is a good thing, but it can become boring after awhile. The real challenge for Rascal Flatts in the next couple of years will be to create a different sound while maintaining their boy band characteristics that people have come to expect. For now, they will continue to do what works so Still Feels Good is the perfect name for their latest album because that is exactly how Rascal Flatts should feel. With their country-pop sound and artistic songs, Rascal Flatts is the biggest name in country today, and it still feels good.

I love "Still Feels Good". It is an incredible album from an awesome incredible group. I always enjoy reading their dedications as much as I do listening to the music. The duet with Jamie Foxx, an old high school friend, was outstanding!

I've never been a huge fan of Rascal Flatts, but this new has changed that a bit. When I heard Take Me There on the radio I knew I had to come check out the cd to see if I wanted to buy Still Feels Good. I was surprised that I liked so many songs on it so I went out & bought it. My favorite song is Winner Of A Losing Game. There are a couple of corny songs on the cd, but most country cds do. I recommend this cd.

Whether Rascal Flatts is a truly country band or not is a huge discussion that would take hours and end unresolved. What really matters is that they deliver great pieces of music on each track of "Still Feels Good".

Whatever the song is, they make it with great quality and you feel that it comes from their very heart and soul.
"Here", "Still Feels Good", "Winner at a Losing Game", "No Reins", "She Goes All The Way" and "How Strong Are You Now?" are my highlights. They make the purchase of this album be worthy.

about this cd as i have with every other Rascal Flatts cd. But like someone else said, it would be cool to see them do a little something different on their next cd...not that i didnt like this. I enjoyed it a lot just saying how much more they could achieve by veering off a little more to the left or right. Well with that being said, this is another hit cd for the guys...like there was a doubt. With such tracks as "Take Me There" (leadoff single), "Winner At a Losing Game" (which was written by all the guys), "No Reins" (classic RF sound) and "She Goes All The Way" (with a surprise guest in Jamie Foxx, yeah that one)...its an awesome collabo between the guys and Jamie. I love that for real.

"Still Feels Good" rates right up there for with there other cds. I prefer "Melt" or "Feels Like Today". But you won't go wrong with this cd at all either as each track flows into the next (a good thing) it isnt always for other artists. But for Rascal Flatts it works out very well..especially enjoyed the last track "It's Not Supposed To Go Like That" a sad song but with some meaning behind it and should be listened to more than once.

"Still Feels Good"

Standout Tracks
1. She Goes All The Way
2. Here
3. No Reins
4. Every Day
5. How Strong Are You Now
6. Winner At a Losing Game

Honorables
1. Take Me There
2. Better Now
3. It's Not Supposed To Go Like That
4. Help Me Remember
5. Bob That Head

4.5 out of 5 stars (all gravy in my book)

One of the Best they have done!! But each one is the best!! Can't wait for the next one.