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The Honky Tonk Kid
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Aaron Watson Album Review:
Polished Texas country at 2004-10-03
Watsons third full-length is an impressively confident album of Texas country, honky-tonk and swing. The thirteen original songs offer up both bona-fide twang (spurred along by producer Ray Benson) and more polished radio-ready crossover-pop. Watsons praise of his roots can seem a might self-conscious, but his joy as a country singer creates the sort of infectious likeability upon which George Straits built a career.Watsons songs include weepers (What She Dont Know), upbeat two-steppers (If Youre Not in Love), and Western Swing (Honky Tonkin Around Texas). He edges into pop with rockers like Reckless, and rekindles the country-pop balladry of early Garth Brooks and Clint Black with Mackenzie Park. Its a delicate balance, crossing over to a broader palette without losing ones roots, and Watson does so successfully.Willie Nelson trades verses on the title tale of fading glory, and Dale Watson adds fuel to the trucking canon with Diesel Driving Daddy. Amidst this Texas star-power, Aaron Watson remains the focal point, singing his finely crafted songs with enthusiasm and spirited tradition.
Aaron Watson Album Review:
Better than before....... at 2004-05-18
I didnt think you could outdo Shut Up and Dance....but you did!! This CD is so fun and lively and so easy to listen to. Makes me want to dance. Your music just keeps getting better and better.
Aaron Watson Album Review:
Even Better at 2004-04-11
Amazing! This album even tops Shutup and Dance, which was one of my favorite CDs. I didnt think Aarons stuff could get any better, but it did. So many fun and awesome songs. You know youre a hit when Willie Nelson records with you. Go out and buy this album and buy Shutup and Dance if you dont already have it. Aaron is keeping country at its roots. I love this music. Way to go Aaron, you managed to top a great album!
Aaron Watson Album Review:
Honky Tonkin Round Texas at 2004-04-04
WOW!!! Aaron Watson blows me away again! I first heard some of his stuff on Lone Star Saturday Night and immediately went out and bought Shutupanddance, his second album. I couldnt wait until he released his third album,The Honky Tonk Kid. It was more than worth the wait! This music is what country music ought to be! It doesnt take much to picture yourself back at Floores Country Store or Gruene Hall listening to Asleep at the Wheel and Aaron honky tonk around Texas or as Aaron and Willie sing about a honky tonk kid. Go out and buy this album and soon youll be sippin a Lone Star in Gruene Texas!
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Aaron Watson Album Review:
Rockabilly Swing at 2006-05-17
This is the best Texas Country performer and signer. Aaron Watson combines hillbilly rock or rockabilly with some western swing that just makes you want to get up and dance. This album is my favorite of Aaron Watsons because he has a good variety of upbeat fun songs and heatbreaker waltzes. So now Im back to listen to Aaron Watsons cd, and Im going to Shutupanddance.
Aaron Watson Album Review:
Real-deal country . . . at 2004-11-07
Aaron Watson is the real deal, singing honky tonk, rockabilly and western swing like he really means it. His music is pure Austin, TX, and Nashville be danged. The upbeat opener sets the tone for the whole set, I Dont Want You to Go (But I Need You to Leave). The humorous lyrics capture the dilemma of a man attached to a woman he cant handle.Most of the songs are about relationships in one stage of difficulty or another. A favorite is the guilt-laden waltz Notel Motel. Another is the regretful Wish I Could Say Id Been Drinking. The real heart breakers are the road song, Lonely Lubbock Lights, and the divorced mans lament, Off the Record. A comic song of desire over reason is the wry Wrangler Butts, the only song Ive ever heard in praise of male posteriors in a particular brand of jeans.Theres lots more, including a great western swing song Something With a Swing To It and a darkly soulful song that comes close to social protest, Kentucky Coal Miners Prayer. Watson writes his own material and for a young performer has a well developed talent. You can dance to his songs, like he says, but its hard to shut up when you know enough of the words to sing along.
Aaron Watson Album Review:
Real Country Music at 2003-07-10
Aaron and his band make real country music. He writes it all. The single Off The Record is awesome!!! You gotta have this CD. They also have the best drummer in the music business.
Aaron Watson Album Review:
Wow! at 2003-04-30
The first time I saw Aaron Watson and the Orphans of the Brazos, he was opening up for Roger Creager in my hometown. Aaron has been back 3 times since then, and I havent missed a show! I love good country music (NOT the pop crap that passes for country all to often recently), and this music is some of the best country Ive ever heard. Aarons voice and songwriting ability AMAZE me, and the rest of his band is a huge pool of talent as well. [go Haystack!] Definately buy this!
Aaron Watson Album Review:
Aarons #1 fan at 2003-02-27
this is Aarons best cd. Aaron writes his own music. Aaron has a great voice too.I recommend this cd it is so awsomeGo to his web page aaronwatson.comcool fact when I was in school I had Aarons mom as my teacher for art.
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Aaron Watson Album Review:
Good voice - Great Writing at 2001-11-24
Aarons voice is solid and mature for his age. He writes with a good heart and a West Texas sense of humor. This is only his first outing. I cant wait to see what his future is going to bring. I am also looking forward to seeing him perform live.
Aaron Watson Album Review:
Hey Aaron... its Miles at 2001-04-27
First off this is a great CD. Charlene Gene is probably my personal favorite... when I first heard it I had already memorized it by heart. But this is a great CD and Aaron Watson is probably one of the coolest guys here in Abilene, Texas.
Aaron Watson Album Editorial:
A Texas country sound that caters to all sub-genres of country.
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