I'm doing a guest blog today on Amber's Scoop... my name is Claire Aiello and I'm the web content manager for WHNT.com. I recently bought Keith Urban's new CD, "Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Thing."
Keith is one of the most talented musicians I've ever seen in concert, and if you've never seen him in concert, don't say "oh, she's just another Keith Urban groupie." Yes, Keith is easy on the eyes -- but he can play the guitar, piano, drums, and is a great entertainer all-around. See him in concert and I think you'll agree with me.
My dad even agrees with me on this, and he's not a fan of country music. He's old-school... likes all sorts of music, like rock, blues, Delbert McClinton, the North Mississippi All Stars, you name it. I'm proud to get my appreciation for different types of music through him.
Back to Urban. This new release is a great addition to his arsenal of music. Some critics may say some of the songs sound similar to those on his previous albums, but that's okay, because 'if it ain't broke...' I was lucky to see Keith live in 2006 when he came to the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. He really works to get the audience involved in the show, and I love the big screens on the side of the stage, where you can just see close-ups of him..
On the CD, my favorite song is "Faster Car" - it starts off like you're listening to a song on the radio, and then the full sound kicks in after the first few lines. It rocks.. the kind of song you pump your fist to, when the band kicks in.
The rest of the songs on the album are great, too. "Once in a Lifetime," the first track -- this line just stays with me... "I close my eyes and see you standing right there... saying 'I do' and them throwing the rice in my hair..."
"Shine" is a nice toe-tapping melody, and "Raise the Barn" is a fun duet with Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks and Dunn.
I know Urban is dealing with some personal issues right now (rehab) but I hope he can work those out. I'm rooting for you, Keith!
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