Big Thinkin'

Dallas Wayne

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 12, 2000)
• Original Release Date: September 6, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hightone
• ASIN: B00004WK5J
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #223,455 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Too many alt-country bands seem to think that crudeness equals authenticity: unpolished songs; badly tuned guitars; reedy, flat vocals. Dallas Wayne knows better. While never delving into modern Nashville slickness, Big Thinkin' delivers a potpourri of deft picking, soulful singing, and crafted writing that cleaves to the authentic country tradition of "three chords and the truth." Much of the credit goes to Robbie Fulks, who coproduced the album and either wrote or cowrote with Wayne all dozen tunes. On a song like "Lie, Memory, Lie," Wayne's voice recalls another new traditionalist, John Anderson, as it tells a tale of pain avoidance through selective memory. Its lyrics hew closely but easily to the conceit--always clever, never forced. Then there's the through-composed Merle-style ballad "The Only Way to Die," where Wayne requires simply an acoustic guitar and his "Hag" baritone to bring a tear to your eye. In a world of pretenders, both pop smooth and pseudo hip, Dallas Wayne is the real deal. --Michael Ross

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tradition is back, September 15, 2000

By	J. Kahn (olney, Md USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Forget the glitter, forget the comerical side of todays country for Dallas Wayne brings tradtional country back. Honky-Tonk is back and strong as ever. This album reminds the listner of Waylon, George and Merle in their prime and announces that a new traditionalist is here to stay. Dallas Wayne is the real deal - sit back and enjoy this album and hear how country is suppose to be sung

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is country!, October 23, 2000

By	Bruce Baker (Falls Church, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had the pleasure of seeing Dallas Wayne play live on Friday night. I picked up the CD right away, and it's already become one of my favorites. When I got it home, I played it three times in a row! Most of the songs are absolutely great. The words are clever and witty, the playing is first-rate, and Dallas's voice is as smooth as 12-year-old whiskey. I especially enjoy "If That's Country", which takes dead aim at some of the so-called "country" music on the radio. The title track ain't bad either.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars track#3, September 14, 2001

By	Glendale Douthit (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

I'd like to know who wrote track number 3, like the writing,and where it going to,also like the vocals-not bad, for someone who wears a hat that big.