This Is BR549

BR5-49 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 16, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Columbia Nashville
• ASIN: B00005LNAM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,389 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The Evil Recording Industry Strikes Again!, August 19, 2001

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Scott Rodas (West Creek, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This Is BR549 (Audio CD)

When I heard the BR5-49 (I LIKE the hyphen!) was releasing something new, I marked the date on my calendar. I mean I was psyched! Then I started reading the reviews, and the stories of the new producer- the image consultants, and the band desiring to "play ball" with the label.

I suppose that I can't blame the boys for wanting more success (let's be honest, who out there wouldn't want more money?)- but geez!

I always listened to BR to get away from awful "country music"- which these days is nothing more than pop music with steel guitars. In the past, the band can be counted on for smart, fun, kick-... music- but this new one is just plain boring.... Why would BR5-49 take pride in taking a giant step backwards?

If I wanna listen to BR5-49, I'll take one of their other cds. The recording industry is fully responsible for RUINING one of the finest bands around. This record will not be accepted by anyone. It will alienate their fans, and bore new listeners. (It was nice to see a Nick Lowe song covered though- at least one positive thing comes out of this mess- Nick will get some well deserved royalties!) Anyway- BR5-49 owes their fans better. Let's just forget about this cd- THIS ISN'T BR549.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Something better than this, July 10, 2001

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"saltylizard" - See all my reviews

This review is from: This Is BR549 (Audio CD)

BR5-49 are the kings of country music in my book. While I have trouble finding value in todays modern country scene, BR continues to carry the torch for what country music could/should/has always been: an outlet for creativity and traditional sounds and sentiments. As modern pop/country is homogenized and regurgitated, BR through both their writing and the songs and artists they choose to cover, maintain touch with what real country music fans want to hear; MUSIC!!!

With that said, "This is..." is not BR549's best effort. Reading the other reviews both from other customers and the press, it is apparent that after signing with Lucky Dog, BR looked to finally break the big time. They slicked down their hair and their sound, popped out some originals that lended themselves to Worley's pop sensiblities and released a slick, accessible album.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not crying "sell-out" here. BR549 puts on one of the best live shows you'll ever hope to see and some of that energy comes through here. My point is, not enough. I understand the desire to become famous, but given the break-through success of the "O brother" soundtrack, it seems that the roots-country, alterna-country, retro-country, bluegrass revival sound's time has come. Why change what was certain to help break open the doors for GOOD music?!?

This is a good album with some high points, but there are some low points too. It's a little to slick for my tastes, but it's hard to lose a talented band behind over-production and after repeated listening, the real BR shines through.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hardest Workin' Band in Music, February 20, 2004

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Alison Peveto (Buna, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This Is BR549 (Audio CD)

BR549 is one of those rare bands that comes along and mixes a love and talent for making music with a ton of personality. The band takes it's name from a skit from the cornball country comedy show Hee Haw and have a style that mixes rockabilly, honky-tonk and swing. For their newest album, BR549 dropped the hyphen from their name, but little else has changed since the last few. Anyone who has seen these guys put on a live show can't help but like them. They are one of the hardest working bands in music today and they keep the audience entertained as they crack truly funny jokes and get after it on the stand up bass. From the sound of their newest album, they must work as hard in the studio as on the stage. Their most recent release, entitled This is BR549, is a foot-tapping kind of album that is charged with emotion and could be the band's best chance yet at recognition by Music Row.
The album opens on a strong note with the quirky, rowdy "Too Lazy To Work, Too Nervous to Steal." This is the kind of song that the repeat button on the CD player is made for. After opening up strong, the band launches into a remake of the Everly Brothers' "Price of Love." The not only do the song justice, but they make it their own with a fresh sound that mixes early rockabilly with a modern crispness. The boys keep up their reputation as funny guys with the hilarious song, "Psychic Lady," which has lyrics such as "Psychic Lady, you drive me crazy/With your video voodoo and your beehive hairdo." BR549 is well known for songs that delve into humor without becoming simple comedy. On this particular collection, they explore some new sounds, including some slower, more somber songs that reflect a certain maturity and sincerity. One such song is "A Little Good News," a remake of an Anne Murray hit from the 1980s. In "A Little Good News," a man reflects on sad situations that seem to be facing people everywhere and he searches for something positive. Other ballads such as "The Game" and "Different Drum" are more reflective than much of the music we have come to expect from BR549. Of course, the album contains swinging numbers like "Play That Fast Thing One More Time," the kind of songs that involve a spinning stand up bass and twirling guitars in the live show. This is BR549 is a great find because it is a gem coming from one of the most unique bands around today. BR549 manages to give longtime fans a taste of what they keep coming back for, while exploring some new paths and taking a different approach on certain songs.