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1. Jerry Reed...Revisited by Darrell Toney (reviewed 6/07) (5 Stars) Click title to purchase at CBD.com...click artist name to read Dave's Review. A CD will automatically fall out of the Top Eight after twelve months if no CD surpasses it before then.
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-----------June 8, 2005Tracking the Dove Brothers Tracking the Dove BrothersFirst impressions of their latest studio session The Dove Brothers were/are laying down vocal tracks for their new project at the Crossroads recording studio June 7-9. At the invitation of McCray Dove, I dropped by (if hanging around for seven hours and driving them to Sagebrush for lunch can be called "dropping by"). At any rate, I was there long enough to hear them record most of the vocals for four new songs. If the tracks I didn't hear are similar in style to the four I did, one thing is for sure about this upcoming project...it ain't your daddy's Dove Brothers. I don't want to spoil your sense of anticipation by being overly descriptive or analytical about their new sound, but I will go so far as to say their current single from the Tribute To Mosie Lister CD provides a hint as to the direction they're taking. Two of the songs I heard have great potential for airplay, IMO, something that has eluded the Dove Brothers in the past. I heard one that could be called a theme song for the internet rumor mill. It's a borderline novelty tune about gossip...I say borderline, because the verses are relatively tongue in cheek; it's one of those deals where you could say it would be really funny if it weren't so true. The chorus has a strong message and a memorable lyrical hook. The melody is pretty catchy as well. Regarding the other entities involved in the recording process...I was impressed with the efficiency of session engineer Van Atkins. While a track is being recorded for the first time, for example, he's busy inserting cue points that will make it simpler to do overdubs later. Producer Jeff Collins has an excellent knack for giving directions to the singers without stifiling their creativity and input. As for the musicians, I'm glad to see them getting the opportunity to call attention to themselves on this project. Virtuoso session musicians should be called upon to blow the soot out, IMO. From what I've heard, the musicians who played on the new Dove Brothers CD got the opportunity to do just that. Don't fear...the group's trademark brand of vocal harmony is still intact and they (along with Collins) came up with a number of difficult vocal licks to add during the session. The difference in their sound is that now the music itself is more of an element...it's conceptual, giving them a distinct style that has the potential to define what is expected of them in the future. I say "potential," because it will ultimately hinge on how well the fans respond. Again now, that's based on my hearing only four tracks out of what will be at least ten in the process of being made...it's a bit like being in the kitchen and sampling the cookie dough before you put your cookies in the oven and saying, "Hey, those are going to be great cookies!" I caught the work while it was still in progress along with all that goes with that...but I really like the direction they're going. When all is said and done, this project should attract a new generation of fans to the Dove Brothers. posted by David Bruce Murray @ 1:35:00 AM
 
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