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Living Out Loud - Aaron Lines | |
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Reviewed by Matt Bjorke
In mid 2001, Aaron Lines released a couple singles to radio stations, while touring with Paul Brandt, in Canada. Wildly successful, those singles helped Aaron secure a recording contract with RCA Records in Nashville. In short order, Aaron went from being an unknown talent to having a hit sigle at country radio by the end of 2002.
By the time that RCA had signed Aaron, he had written songs with numerous writers and secured a friendship with producer Chris Farren (Deana Carter, Kevin Sharp, Jason Sellers). The Farren and Sellers connection led directly to the song "You Can't Hide Beautiful." The first single released to American radio from Aaron's new release Livin' Out Loud, "You Can't Hide Beautiful" is already a Top 10 hit, and was written and features backing vocals by Jason Sellers. The beautiful ballad showcases a talented singer who can hit some falsetto notes in the chorus.
"Love Changes Everything" is a tender uptempo song about the way love affects us all. Aaron's husky tenor vocals along with strong production and a enchanting chorus make this song, one of seven that Aaron co-wrote, a sure bet to be a future single.
"Close" is a beautifully written ballad from hit songwriters Steve Mac, Wayne Hector and Aaron's producer Chris Farren, the song's chorus, "You give me strength, you give me hope, you give me someone to love, I need you to know, I've never been, I've never been, this close" says all you need to know about this song. This is a future smash hit that will be featured in many weddings. The song could also cross-over to pop radio with a slight remix.
Featuring a rocking electric guitar in the beginning, "Living Out Loud" is about living life to its fullest no matter what may come your way. Inspirational without mentioning angels, this song could also become a smash hit.
"Knock On Wood" is a Phil Vassar styled song about how lucky a person can feel when they are in love with their special someone. Aaron's vocals soar a little higher than Phil can really do, but the style of the song and sound of it reminds me of Phil, that being said, it could be a huge hit if released as a single.
Aaron, Michael Dunlany and Michael Gerald Lunn co-wrote "She Called Me Kansas" is about a weekend teenage romance. The lyrics are about a girl who's from Kansas who says that he reminds him of Kansas. Looking back fondly, Aaron says he wants to go there because of that romance.
While Living Out Loud is a wholly contemporary album, it still leaves the listener satisfied. The whole album is full of quality songs that are sure to become hits and make Aaron Lines a household name in the world of Country Music.
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Album cover, used with permission of RCA Records.
MP3 clips courtesy of Aaron's Official Website.
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