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Here For The Party - Gretchen Wilson

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Here For The Party - Gretchen Wilson

Here For The Party - Gretchen Wilson

The Bottom Line

Country music has been looking for a hot new female artist for quite some time now. Gretchen Wilson is the answer to they’re prayers with her traditional country leaning songs and voice.
Pros
  • “Redneck Women”
  • ”When I Think About Cheatin’”
  • ”When It Rains I Pour”
Cons
  • None.

Description

  • 6 of 10 songs co-written by Gretchen.
  • Produced by Mark Wright, Joe Scaife and John Rich.
  • Released by Sony Records Nashville.

Guide Review - Here For The Party - Gretchen Wilson

About 10 weeks ago Gretchen Wilson’s debut single “Redneck Woman” was released to country radio. When the song unexpectedly struck a chord with listeners, Gretchen’s label Sony Nashville bumped up the release of “Here For The Party” from July to May 11, 2004. Those who think Gretchen will be a one hit wonder can focus on someone else for this album is a stunning debut album.

Gretchen wrote six of the songs on “Here For The Party,” Including the hot title track and “Redneck Women.” From the beautiful traditional country ballads “When I Think About Cheatin’” and “What Happened” to the gospel rap (yes that’s right a rap) of the infectious “Chariot.” Gretchen showcases her versatility. “When It Rains I Pour” is a Trick Pony like barroom track that showcases Gretchen’s bluesy vocal style. Muzik Mafia friends Big & Rich help Gretchen out on “The Bed.”

Gretchen Wilson has completed one heck of a debut album. “Here For The Party” will mostly appeal to tradional country music fans and modern fans alike. If you can stomach the one minute rap interlude of “Chariot,” (I kinda like it), then there is nothing not to like about “Here For The Party.”

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