The Bottom Line
Pros
- "Good Times"
- "Photograph"
- "Something in the Water"
Cons
- None.
Description
- Charlie's fourth album.
- Natalie Maines on "El Cerrito Place" track.
- Produced my Lloyd Maines & Charlie Robison.
Guide Review - Charlie Robison - Good Times
Two of the best things about Charlie Robison are his ability to change directions musically and his willingness to try something new once in awhile. Fans of the artist will notice that 'Good Times' has a different sound when compared to previous releases, but the songs still have Charlie's cool humor and general style.Having "Good Times" is something Charlie certainly knows how to do so what better way to open up an album than to have a track with that title. Do whatever you have to in order to get out and have some fun with your friends. A guy's "New Year's Day" was pretty rough down on the border until he met some cowboys who liked to do anything imaginable. Dixie Chick Natalie Maines sings background vocals on "El Cerrito Place." I've always loved hearing the two sing together and it would be neat if they could do a duet album.
"Love Means Never Having to Say You're Hungry" has innuendo all over the place, in pure Charlie Robison style, while "Something in the Water" also has a little bit of humor in the lyrics too. "Photograph" is a personal song about Charlie's family many years ago that evolves into recent times and his son, Gus. "Though you won't remember it will still make you laugh when you see us together in a photograph."
One of the songs rounding out the album is Charlie's version of the Terry Allen penned "Flatland Boogie." Last track, "Magnolia," is a great story song that paints a vivid image in your mind as you listen to its descriptive lyrics.
