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Brad Paisley - American Saturday Night
- Brad Paisley’s latest CD is just as classic as its title, “American Saturday Night,” complete with fish, women, water and oh yeah, that electric guitar that lets you know it’s the West Virginian crooner long before he ever opens his mouth.
The title track starts off the album quickly with fast-moving lyrics and a celebration of some of the different nationalities that form American culture. Paisley mentions things from Brazil, Germany, Italy and Spain, all spinning them into things that make America what it is, even going so far as to make a play on words of “Saturday Night Live.” The song’s upbeat drums, bouncing electric guitar and quick fiddles, especially in the beginning of the tune, are reminiscent of “The World,” from his 2005 album.
Another gem on the album that may have people reminiscing is “You Do the Math,” a song that sounds exactly like something right off a Johnny Cash record, for the beginning has almost the same beat and sound as “Ring of Fire” or “A Boy Named Sue,” with those low but steady guitars, basses and drums, producing that classic sound. While Paisley’s signature electric guitar makes an appearance early in the song, his voice sounds like he is singing on an old record. The chorus, however, bursts out of the ‘60s with a clear voice, modern instruments, and an upbeat and fast tune. The song’s lyrics are not like the Man in Black’s, but are about a guy who loves being single, but who realizes he can enjoy life more with someone else, “I’m one, you’re one / You do the math.”
Along the same subject line but with a different sound is the ballad, “Then,” which with breathtaking and carefully chosen lyrics, a man explains how his love has grown more than he ever thought possible for the woman who is his “whole life and world.” The background vocals at the end of the track add a special touch that gives the song an even deeper meaning by letting you imagine all the lovers have gone through. The only part of the song that may cause a woman to wince (but then quickly smile) is the part where Paisley sings, “I can just see you with a baby on the way / I can just see you when your hair is turning gray.”
Overall, the album, with a new slower and easier-moving tone, is a strong effort and something fans would expect of Paisley. The only thing that seems to be missing is the comedy track Paisley sometimes does, such as “Online” or “Celebrity.” With some clever and fun lyrics, however, “Catch All the Fish” and “Water” don’t let you down.
Rather new to Paisley’s work is 2-year-old son Huck Paisley, who has a guest vocal appearance on the song, “Anything Like Me,” a tune about the singer’s first experience with fatherhood. Paisley has two sons with wife of six years Kimberly Williams-Paisley, who starred in the “Father of the Bride” movies, films Paisley recalls seeing years ago and wondering about his future wife in the reprise, “Welcome to the Future.”
Reviewer: Katelyn Latawiec
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Reviewer's Rating: 9
Reader's Rating: 10.00
Reader's Votes: 5
Added: 4-Jul-2009
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