Blake Shelton - Blake Shelton

Oklahoma-born country newcomer Blake Shelton recently made a big splash with "Austin," his first hit single, a cleverly rendered love ballad built as much on lyric contrivance as inspiration. But Shelton's self-titled debut CD, produced by the great veteran country songwriter Bobby Braddock, also contains quite a few harder-hitting, meatier tunes. "Old Red," for instance, is a twangy and resolutely down-home prison tale that Shelton imbues with growling tongue-in-cheek humor. "Same Old Song" is a subtle but soulful Braddock-penned putdown of the current state of country music, to which Shelton brings all the passion and conviction the song deserves. On the socially conscious "Problems at Home" (which Blake cowrote with Billy Montana and Don Ellis), the young singer laments far weightier issues, like school shootings and the destruction of the Amazon rain forests, with similar fervency. On these songs and others, the twenty-something neo-honk-tonker shows just the kind of musical vision and hard-country instincts that are so woefully lacking in the current crop of Nashville hipsters. --Bob Allen Amazon.com

Good CD, love Austin

We saw Blake Shelton in concert and LOVED it. This CD is almost as good. We just love Austin. The CD was in very good condition. May 4, 2008

Blake Shelton made me a country music lover!

This CD contains less evidence of Blake's "signature wit" than his other projects. But Blake's high energy and incredible storytelling (and guitar playing) ability is showcased beautifully throughout. His sentimentality on is display in "Austin" - I'd love to adapt it for my own answering machine. And "Ol' Red" is a rugged and touching effort, as well. This is a great CD from the artist who made me take another look at country music! I'll have to learn to two-step.

I was smitten by Blake Shelton's humor during the "Clash of the Choirs" and really hoped he would win the contest because of the amazing sound his choir produced. This prompted me to borrow every one of his CDs from the library. WOW! And I am NOT a country music fan! Well, maybe now I am... Blake's humor (and tender heart) comes through loud and clear in his music. January 19, 2008

Great CD

This is a birthday gift for my 11 year old daughter who thinks that "Ol' Red" is the greatest song of all time. I can't wait to see her face when she opens this! October 25, 2007

Good CD for classic Blake Shelton songs!

I got this CD because it had all the earlier Blake Shelton songs I've enjoyed all on one CD. Got just what I wanted and was expecting. Great CD if that's what your looking for! July 20, 2007

Terrific CD! Blake is great as always!

This is a fantastic CD. I love all the songs. It has a great mix. If you are reading this and considering the purchase, go for it. I highly recommend it! May 13, 2007

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