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I fell in love with Lorrie's music from the time I heard her first RCA album and have remained a fan ever since. This album was released in 1997 at a time when country radio, not sharing my loyalty, had lost interest. Nevertheless, this is a lovely album, typical of Lorrie's music.
The title track describes how Lorrie likes to shake things up, push out the boundaries and live on the edge. Given the number of marriages she has had and her eclectic musical tastes, nobody could argue with that.
There are two real oldies here. I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand was originally a country hit for Porter Wagoner. Will you still love me tomorrow was originally a huge international hit for the Shirelles. Lorrie's exquisite version utilises a mandolin to add a slight bluegrass flavor.
Crazy from the heat is a great song about young love. I'm not that easy to forget is a song of defiance a recently broken relationship. Elsewhere, the album contains a great mix of upbeat, fun songs and love songs.
Despite the lack of big hits, this is a great album. Of course, if you're new to Lorrie's music, you should start with one of her compilations, but if you want to collect some of her original albums. You ought to include this one. May 25, 2003
| | | Another Winner for Lorrie | |
Lorrie Morgan's 1997 album SHAKIN' THINGS UP is a great album, and usually overlooked. It includes the hit "Go Away", which is one of her most compelling singles in the past 5 years. The album features a good mixture of uptempo songs, and ballads. Some of the best uptempo songs include "Finishing Touch", "One Of Those Nights Tonight", and "I'm Not That Easy To Forget". The best ballads include "In A Perfect World", "Crazy From The Heat", "You Cant Take That" and her version of "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". Overall this is a great album that no fan should be without, and country music fans might want to look into this to see what they are missing out on!
February 23, 2002Shakin Things Up is a truly good collection of music from a very talented artist, Lorrie Morgan. Its a shame this album didn't get as much recognition as it deserved, it contains some of her best material. Go Away was one of the best country songs from 1997, with a great video to go along with it. However country radio was lukewarm with the material from this album. Every song is a winner. One Of Those Nights Tonight was another fun song, about a woman who craves a little more out of life. I'm Not That Easy To Forget is a nice song for those who have recently left a relationship, this is your song. Finshing Touch is a fun song that was single worthy, really fun, the kinda stuff I like to hear Lorrie sing. The final three tracks, You Think Hed Know Me Better, Will You Love Me Tommorow and In A Perfect World are classic Lorrie songs. This is one of her best albums, you simply must hear it, some great material on here.
May 10, 2001A good album from Lorrie. Not the best, but still good. "Go Away" is a fun catchy song that I really like, and her cover of the Gerry Goffin/Carole King song "Will you love me tomorrow" is perfect. On the whole, this album is definately worth owning for all of Lorrie's fans, and in fact, any fan of country music.
March 1, 2001A must for any Lorrie fan, not her best but Lorrie shines through, as she does in all of her music! Shes the best.
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