Tailgates & Tanlines [+digital booklet]

Luke Bryan | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: August 5, 2011
• Release Date: August 5, 2011
• Label: CAPITOL NASHVILLE
• Copyright: (C) 2011 Capitol Records Nashville
• Total Length: 47:45
• Genres:
  • Country
• ASIN: B005D4SMZI
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (204 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #548 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)
  • #69 in MP3 Downloads > MP3 Albums > Country

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS MUSIC BECAUSE... August 9, 2011

By Andrew H. Lee

Format:Audio CD

...although the album cover and album title suggest this is simply a collection of songs about partying with Mr. Country McDreamy in a v-neck t-shirt, that is just the half of it. The first half of the album is basically about having a good time or the effects of having a good time - whether it's good dancing', good lovin', good drinkin', or bad drinkin' and losin' it all. These are fairly fun and pleasant songs, but they border on being run-of-the-mill Nashville Top 40 style - let's call it cotton candy country...

The last half of the album grasps for something deeper, darker, and truer - and suddenly Luke Bryan has substance. "Harvest Time" is reminiscent of a Ryan Adams or John Mellencamp style ode to one's hometown. "Muckalee Creek Water" displays story-telling confidence worthy of Garth Brooks. "Tailgate Blues" has a familiar, folksy, hymn-like quality to it. You get the idea.

First half of album = cotton candy
Last half of album = meat and potatoes

FOR FANS OF: Any good looking Top 40 country act, Garth Brooks, Ryan Adams, John Mellencamp

TOP TRACKS: "Harvest Time," "Muckalee Creek Water," "Tailgate Blues"

FINAL GRADE = A-

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars tailgates& tanlines October 21, 2012

By JanK

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is by far Luke's best album yet..the popular songs are good but the other cuts are excellent. If you like Luke Bryan's music or new country this album can't be beat.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect country album! August 9, 2011

By Polar Bear

Format:Audio CD

"Tailgates and Tanlines" is Luke Bryan's third full length studio album and the follow up to "Doin' My Thing," his breakthrough album from 2009. This is, in my opinion, the epitome of what a country album should be: great songs, good musicianship, and great lyrics that make you want to sing and dance, have fun, or lament over a broken heart. The diversity of songs here is impressive: Everything from your typical country twang to up-tempo party songs to beautifully written music with compelling story lines. "Country Girl (Shake it for Me)" gets things started and is the perfect opener: a driving bass drum will keep your head moving, and the perfectly layered electric guitars and banjos add just the right texture to keep things interesting. "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" keeps up the pace with a catchy hook, an incredible melody enhanced by Bryan's classic southern drawl, and some great guitar work that keeps the tune moving along. "You Don't Know Jack"is a sad song about the perils of alcoholism. The lyrics are deep and meaningful and the song features a beautifully played acoustic guitar with underlying mandolins for added texture. "Tailgate Blues" has a great combination of blues-influenced-country guitars and is delivered with an amazing amount of passion. The last song, "I Knew You That Way" will leave you wanting for me. A beautifully arranged ballad with more well written lyrics is the perfect way to close out the album. If you're a fan of the country genre, or just like well written songs that will make you groove, you will love this. Highly recommended!