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Trace Adkins X [+digital booklet]

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Well, let me just say that a cd has to be one of two things for me to blog about it on this board. It either has to be really really bad or really really good. This one is definitely the latter! I happen to love country music that talks about real life and that comes from the heart and there is no singer in the world who is better at delivering this kind of music than Trace Adkins. I have been a constant fan of Trace Adkins for the past 10 years but this may be his best material yet. This CD has some fun upbeat songs including Sweet, Marry For Money, Hillbilly Rich, Hauling One Thing, and Better Than I Thought It'd Be. But where Mr. Adkins has always shined the brightest is on the ballads and some of the best that he's ever done are on this CD. These include the somewhat biographical Happy To Be Here, All I Pray For Anymore, Till The Last Shot's Fired (One of my favorites), I Can't Out Run You (What can i say, the man has an awesome voice and the sparse setting fits it just right), Sometimes A Man Takes A Drink (Love this song and Mr. Adkins has definitely experienced this struggle and sings it with such emotion!), and the lead off single Muddy Water (Not only another great ballad, but it reminds me of Traces Gospel Music roots).

Summary
If there is any justice, Trace will have a lot of success with this CD. This has some great fun upbeat songs and some of the best ballads of Trace Adkins career. If you are a true Trace Adkins fan and you like your music raw and real buy this CD, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!

I just purchased this CD today and listened to it in its entirety. Trace continues to impress and I think this is his best yet. So many touching ballads on this CD and songs that moved me to tears. His big, deep voice touches your heart and soul and he knows how to deliver a lyric in a big way. Keep the songs coming Trace, you are truly one of a kind.

Like many others, I'm a big fan of Trace's "You're Gonna Miss This". There are some more great songs on X that are refreshingly different. "All I Ask For Anymore" is a nice ballad about family, which Trace says is his favorite ballad he's ever done. He deals largely with songs about tough times such as "I Can't Out Run You", which is an acoustic song that is well done and haunting...with just piano and cello to go along with vocals.

"Till the Last Shot's Fired" is a powerful song that might be the highlight of the album. It's kind of a follow-up to "Arlington" - a somber solute to the Troops at War - and featuring the West Point Cadet Choir in the last chorus. The lyrics and music really are haunting and strong, and hit you like a bullet to the heart - especially the last chorus. You really have to listen to this prayer for peace to understand...it will most likely give you chills. Such a powerful and touching song that will effect countless amount of people.

The song that hits me the most is "Happy To Be Here"...a tune that Trace did not originally plan on including in this Album. It speaks of near death experiences, and how he is so blessed to still be alive. "Wrapped in Your loving arms, just like an answered prayer". It's a very touching song - and one that should be a big hit - because it is a song that many people can relate to. I know I can...and the lyrics really put our lives on earth into perspective - we should all just be happy to be alive, forget our little problems, and live every moment like it might be our last.

I absolutely love Trace Adkins and I love this C.D. I definitely think my favorite are Marry for Money and Muddy Water. Overall, every song is good in my opinion and I would reccommend it to anyone!

Here's hoping they single "I can't outrun you". It is simply one of the best songs written...and sung. This will cement Trace as one of the BEST. It should help sell many records.....

WOW - Trace seems to get better with each CD release. On this CD his voice is almost flawless. Being a volunteer with several Veterans groups the song "Til the last shot's fired", had me moved to tears. This CD is very enjoyable to listen to.

Trace Akins' new album X (ten) dose not disappoint!! My faorite tracks are ill te Last Shot's Fired, Sometimes a Man Takes a Drink, Sweet and Muddy Water. I saw Trace in Concert last month before ths CD was released and he did Muddy Water with a local church choir singing background . . . it was quite a moving prformance!!

Dangerous Man s still my favorite Trace Adkins Album, but this album is certainly one of his finest!!

This is a awesome cd. it is fun and enjoyable to listen to. the best songs on this cd are



Tracks
1.Sweet
7. Marry For Money
8 Til the Last Shot's Fired
10. Hillbilly Rich

The is the best CD I have purchased in a very long time. The songs are amazing - especially the accapella one with the piano and cello! That one with Trace's voice and the cello is amazing!!

One of the most consistent country performers out there today, Trace Adkins just keeps delivering great music. There isn't a song on this CD I don't like, even though they range from ballads (I Can't Outrun You), to gospel (Muddy Waters), to humorous (Hillybilly Rich, Sweet), to ole time country (Sometimes a Man Takes a Drink). Worth every penny.