When It All Goes South

Alabama | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 16, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000056CA9
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #249,149 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Having racked up 42 No. 1 hits and 22 albums from 1980 to 2000, the group Alabama declares its newest goal for 2001: "To create a Grammy quality album," according to their bio. Well, folks, When It All Goes South strives mightily to be a contender, but it's such a lightweight it couldn't crawl into the ring. With the help of seven (!) producers, Randy Owen and company do sound rejuvenated, borrowing stylistic techniques from modern R&B and updating their overall approach for the millennium. But Alabama, a bar-band that went farther than it ever should have, ran out of creative juice long, long ago. And bringing in Jann Arden and Christopher Cross--rather odd-choice guests--doesn't do anything to reverse that. While the group occasionally works a decent rhythm song into the mix, their lyrics seldom rise above empty platitudes. Want proof? Here's their new take on Dixie from the title song: "Get yourself some rebel pride... One day the South's gonna rise again." To be sure, When It All Goes South is aptly named. It has boys, it has. --Alanna Nash

Product Description

Alabama's gritty, Memphis-style 23rd album. Features The Woman He Loves; I Can't Hide My Heart, and Love Remains --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ALABAMA - They just keep getting better, and better, and ..., January 13, 2001

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J. Wright (frederick, maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When It All Goes South (Audio CD)

I have no idea what album Alanna Nash of Amazon was listening to when she wrote her review but it certainly wasn't Alabama's latest masterpiece, "When It All Goes South". This album includes some of the greatest work from country music's all-time greatest band (sorry Alanna, their long list of hits and awards, their 60 million plus units, and their longevity speaks for itself, this is no "bar band"). There's something for everyone in this wonderful collection. And Randy Owen once again demonstrates that after over thirty years of making music, he still has one of the richest voices in the business. This is a "must have" for any ALABAMA fan or for someone who simply appreciates songs with excellent lyrics, arrangements, musicianship, and yes, the best harmonies in country music. What's more, it's a new and "fresh" sound, something that's so rare in this day and age. If the group's hope was for a grammy, their right on target with this incredible album.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alabama "When It All Goes South", January 14, 2001

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AZMike (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When It All Goes South (Audio CD)

Alabama returns with another collection of great songs and great harmonies. I am having a hard time choosing a favorite song off of the cd....there are alot of them to choose from. "The Woman He Loves", "I can't Love You Any Less"..a nice country sounding song "Simple As That" "You Only Paint the Picture Once"...the list goes on. So many great songs ...listening to this cd will definately be "A Wonderful Waste Of time" as Jeff puts it. "When it all goes South" the title track will have you singing along as well. This cd is a must for all of you Alabama fans....young and old

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WHEN IT ALL GOES SOUTH, January 16, 2001

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charles nace (MD. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When It All Goes South (Audio CD)

Alanna, I have heard this CD and love it! I have been an ALABAMA fan since the 1980's and will always be one. I think it is unfair the way you cut the group down. It is obvious that this has hit a sensitive spot with you. If you don't like a particular song or album/CD than just say it. You don't need to bash the group as a whole or individually! This group does more for charities than any other group does. Yes they started out at the bottom which is apparently is where you are stuck. These boys worked very hard at what they do and they are the best! Maybe what you need to do is part with some money and attend an ALABAMA concert and see how loyal their fans are. This is a group of GOOD OL' BOYS who care about something other than just their money. I would like to see the reviews that you might give to a rapper talking about killing or anyother group that you may wish to bash. Hopefully next time you will "think faster than your fingers type." Be a professional in the future. Thanks from a dedicated ALABAMA fan! By the way I heard some of these songs at the PA. STATE FAIR and couldn't wait till it came out! You should have been there to hear roar from the crowd and see the standing ovation when they played these new hits!