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This August Little Big Town will release their first full album of new music since 2007 with The Reason Why, highlighted by the group's fastest-rising single, "Little White Church." Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook have sold over 1.5 million albums to date and produced a collection of hits that include "Boondocks," "Bring It On Home," "Good as Gone," "A Little More You," and "Fine Line." Little Big Town will tour with Sugarland this summer and fall on The Incredible Machine Tour. "There's a special connection between the four of us, for whatever reason," Westbrook says. "Who knows why that happens? You like to think that maybe it was meant to be, and I really do believe that. This group of people came together for a purpose."
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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LBT's harmonies soar on their fourth release. The first single "Little White church" is sassy and fun with its cheeky lyrics and contagious hand claps. "Life Rolls On" is probably the second-most singable song on the CD and is really positive. I love Phillip's husky vocals on "All Over Again" and "Kiss Goodbye", it is awesome how they switch up leads and everything clicks so well. Karen owns "Shut Up Train", a very simple bluesy song, that is so haunting. And "You Can't Have Everything" is a fantastic COUNTRY song that Kimberly sings like a bird and the pedal steel is over the top. "Lean Into It" has a great message and "Why Oh Why" with its great guitar riffs and tight harmonies. One of the best new CDs this year.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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As anyone whos been following the music of Little Big Town since 1998 should know, this is one of those rare country bands whose lineup has never changed, and who incorporate sounds of old-time Americana in their work to such an extent that you could easily mistake their recordings for something circa 1986. Of course, this may or may not be a good thing depending upon their target audience, but things have definitely improved on "The Reason Why", which is on their fourth label (hopefully they stick to this one for a while), and noticeably their most slickly produced work to date.
Listen, theres a wide country audience out there that gives equal credit to the likes of George Strait, Brad Paisley & Miranda Lambert, and honestly, Little Big Town is neither better nor worse than those acts. What they do have in spades, perhaps even more than Rascal Flatts & Montgomery Gentry do, is some great harmonizing. Comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet, the equal amount of time given to each singer is commendable, considering that on bands such as Lady Antebellum, or even The Zac Brown Band, there is always one vocalist who hogs the limelight. Not so on this recording.
Lead single "Little White Church" is ironically the weakest cut here. I was supposed to review this album for a country digest that commissioned it, and spent about two days with my promo copy, post which it became clear that this was a keeper. Not in the sense that "Revolution" by Lambert or even "Whoevers in New England" by Reba McEntire were keepers, but the harmonizing here is excellent, and brought to mind The Roches, in places.
For a fourth album, this hits all the right notes. On a scale of modern country music and its effect on the general public, its ironic that music that I do not consider country by any means ("Fearless" by Taylor Swift, for instance), should outsell more rootsy records such as these. While Little Big Town would need more than just this album to hit the big time, this is a great pit stop on their road to further stardom. Sadly, with the likes of Jaron & The Long Road, or even Chuck Wicks clogging up country radio, its hard to imagine that true artistry such as the one displayed on the title track here would get the recognition it so rightly deserves.
Four Stars. A worthy addition to the LBT catalog.
Listen, theres a wide country audience out there that gives equal credit to the likes of George Strait, Brad Paisley & Miranda Lambert, and honestly, Little Big Town is neither better nor worse than those acts. What they do have in spades, perhaps even more than Rascal Flatts & Montgomery Gentry do, is some great harmonizing. Comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet, the equal amount of time given to each singer is commendable, considering that on bands such as Lady Antebellum, or even The Zac Brown Band, there is always one vocalist who hogs the limelight. Not so on this recording.
Lead single "Little White Church" is ironically the weakest cut here. I was supposed to review this album for a country digest that commissioned it, and spent about two days with my promo copy, post which it became clear that this was a keeper. Not in the sense that "Revolution" by Lambert or even "Whoevers in New England" by Reba McEntire were keepers, but the harmonizing here is excellent, and brought to mind The Roches, in places.
For a fourth album, this hits all the right notes. On a scale of modern country music and its effect on the general public, its ironic that music that I do not consider country by any means ("Fearless" by Taylor Swift, for instance), should outsell more rootsy records such as these. While Little Big Town would need more than just this album to hit the big time, this is a great pit stop on their road to further stardom. Sadly, with the likes of Jaron & The Long Road, or even Chuck Wicks clogging up country radio, its hard to imagine that true artistry such as the one displayed on the title track here would get the recognition it so rightly deserves.
Four Stars. A worthy addition to the LBT catalog.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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My daughter introduced me to Little Big Town - I must admit that I don't listen to too much Country music, so they came as a real surprise. But, it sure was a pleasant surprise! LBT is four fresh-faced youngsters that have a great sound, a sound that highly reminds me of Fleetwood Mac at their best, but given a great Country shine.
I agree, I think that this is their best album yet. I really liked Why Oh Why, and Rain On A Tin Roof, and I loved Little White Church (OK, who didn't?). But, heck, they are all excellent tunes. So, let me just say that if you are a fan of Country music, or just love that beautiful harmonizing that Fleetwood Mac did so well, then you will love this album. I give it my highest recommendations!
I agree, I think that this is their best album yet. I really liked Why Oh Why, and Rain On A Tin Roof, and I loved Little White Church (OK, who didn't?). But, heck, they are all excellent tunes. So, let me just say that if you are a fan of Country music, or just love that beautiful harmonizing that Fleetwood Mac did so well, then you will love this album. I give it my highest recommendations!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Great Album
Little Big Town is a bit of a hidden treasure. If you like Lady Antebellum, you'll love Little Big Town. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Deon M. Thompson
Little Big Town
Got this for my friend, she just loves this group. I have listened to the CD, there are a few songs I like, but for the most part I would probably advance the CD.
Published 3 months ago by shorty
Excellent CD
It's hard to go wrong with Little Big Town. They are a fantastic group, and this CD is no downer! It'll make your commutes WAY more enjoyable! Did mine!
Published 6 months ago by CB
Super Group that is not getting awards
Another WOW from Little Big Town. I am amazed that this group has not won award on award but I have learned over the years that the music business is not always fair. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Love-bob
one of my new favorites
My favorite songs on this CD are "Little White Church" and "Shut Up, Train"! I can't wait to hear more from Little Big Town!
Published 10 months ago by PC game player
No Longer The Music World's Best Kept Secret!
Many years back LBT was at the Lobster Fest in Rockland ME. I'd never heard of them. I was there because those amazing ladies of SheDasiy were to perform. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Quality Counts
Perfection.
"The Reason Why" is the reason why I love Little Big Town: Four magnificent individual singers whose synergy of harmony on exceptionally written songs is music for your soul. Read more
Published 12 months ago by micdus
I love Little Big Town this does not disappoint
I went to a Sugarland Concert a few years ago with my daughter and to my delight Little Big Town also played. It was love at first hearing. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Melodie
Little Big Town Hits Stride With Latest
A friend of mine feels that this group is the most underrated country act today, and after listening to the lush harmonies and sparkling instrumentation on their debut vinyl LP, I... Read more
Published 14 months ago by John S. Kegg Jr.
LBT has arrived at the station!
This is a great project and it seems LBT has found its niche and its great stuff! Lots of classic tracks makes this one CD to buy! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Carey Goin
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