 | | |
| | Dancin' With Them That Brung Me | | | Music Artist : | | Stacey Earle | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | E-Squared | | Release Date : | | 2000-05-09 | | Store Price : | | $16.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $16.98 | |
|
|
|
|
|
CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Promise You Anything
2. Is It Enough (I Luuuv You)
3. Did I Say "I'm Sorry"
4. Makes Me Happy
5. No New Shoes
6. Good-By
7. Kiss Her Goodnight
8. What a Wonderful Life
9. Must Be Love
10. Dancin' With Them That Brung Me
11. Why
12. How I Ran
| |
Other Artist Albums
|
|
|
|
Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
|
 Not-so-simple Gearle
Submitted on: 2009-07-10 |
|
| We've all gotten past the fact that Allison Krauss chooses to sing in a dainty voice (listen to her early work and you'll see it wasn't always so), so give this Gearle a chance. This apparently simple Gearle is really quite sophisticated as evidenced by her unique lyrics, fresh delivery and fine arrangements. Some of these tunes are quite catchy. A very nice work. |
|
|
|
 Great, pure, and rich CD
Submitted on: 2007-03-06 |
|
I first learned of Stacey Earle shortly after the release of this CD. I had gone to see Steve Earle, and Stacey opened for him. I went away far more impressed with Stacey than Steve. I bought this CD and "Simple Gearle" and have listened to them many times over the ensuing years--and they continue to improve. Earle's voice is authentically twangy, a trifle nasal at times, but textured like a rough linen. The lyrics are refreshingly straightforward. "Is It Enough" is one of the great love songs: Earle kinds and channels the common desire to find and give oneself completely to someone else--and have the loved one accept your love. "Good-By" is a definitive break-up song, the voice of a woman who has the strength to walk away. "Wonderful Life" is an anthemic testament to walking on the sunny side. Every parent should listen to this song! "Must Be Love" is a cheerful, almost goofily happy paean to being gobsmacked by love. The title song is a nearly defiant statement of fidelity--but it is a joyful acceptance. "Why" has more of a pop sound with a somewhat jazzy guitar accompaniment. Finally, "How I Ran" is one of the saddest break-up songs that I've ever heard.
In all, Stacey Earle combines a sense of simple authenticity and directness with real musical talent. The combination is rare and delightful. She writes and sings with a combination of adult intelligence and an informed innocence. She is one of our treasures. |
|
|
|
Kiss Her Goodnight
Submitted on: 2002-03-14 |
|
| Stacey Earle's "Dance" CD is an original effort. I love the acoustic-based minimalist style. The washboard percussion makes you feel at home on the happy midtempo opener "Promise You Anything." "Is It Enough (I Luuv You)" is one of my very favorites on the CD with its catchy chorus and pretty tune. "Did I Say I'm Sorry" is a slower tune of regret. Stacey's voice has a hard edge to it, but is beautiful on the perky "Makes Me Happy." "No New Shoes" is a slow tune on this Cinderella-like ballad. The music gives a sense of liberation on the peppy break-up song "Good-by." "Kiss Her Goodnight" is a sad slow ballad about missing mama. (Mine just moved onto the next world; so this one brings tears to my eyes.) Another favorite of mine is the catchy upbeat track "What a Wonderful Life." "Must Be Love" is bouncy and will have you slapping your thigh in time; it could be a great companion piece to the "Lovesick Blues." On the title track, Stacey sure sounds a lot like Victoria Williams! "Why" is another excellent track with a catchy cord progression and a peppy whimsical melody. The CD ends with the country folk "How I Ran," "You say so much, sometimes it's more than I can understand. You said I couldn't sue; I said, Oh, well, yes, I can!" This CD is excellent with some wonderful tunes and performances. As a songwriter, Stacey doesn't demonstrate quite the depth of Iris DeMent, but the whole presentation is quite enjoyable. Good work! |
|
|
|
Another great CD
Submitted on: 2002-01-06 |
|
| Slightly more polished than Simple Gearle, yet full of the same infectious joy and emotional honesty that made that such a great debut effort. Stacey's progress to greatness continues! |
|
|
|
Every song is good!
Submitted on: 2000-12-09 |
|
| Very rarely to I pick up a CD and love it from beginning to end. This is such the case. Every song is good. I find myself listening to her all the time. Other artists that have grabbed me that way are: Jann Arden, Shawn Colvin, Nanci Griffith, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Dar Williams, Cheryl Wheeler. She actually sounds similiar to Nanci Griffith, but the songs are much more upbeat and bring a smile to your face. You will not be disappointed by this CD. |
|
|
|
