The Bottom Line
Pros
- "You Don't Have A Heart"
- "Johnny Met June"
- "Where Am I Now"
Cons
- None.
Description
- 11 out of 12 tracks are written by Shelby Lynne.
- Produced by Shelby Lynne
- Released by Capitol Records
Guide Review - Shelby Lynne – Suit Yourself
Just the other week I was praising Bobby Pinson's "Man Like Me" as my favorite album of the year. Consider it a contender with Shelby Lynne's "Suit Yourself." Like Bobby's fine album, there isn't a bad track on Shelby's second album for Capital Records. Like 2003's 'Identity Crisis,' 'Suit Yourself' was wholly produced and for the most part, played by Shelby herself. Most of the songs were written by the Grammy winner (for best new artist in 2000).Leading off the record is the fun "Go With It." It presents, to the audience, what it must've been like to be in the studio making this record. The song also has a classic pop sound to it. "Where Am I Now" has a confessional acoustic country/folk sound to it that is just gorgeous and raw. Despite its title, "I Won't Die Alone" has a cheerful melody. "Johnny Met June" is a introspective track about the true love Johnny Cash had for June Carter Cash and how he felt after she passed away. It's a poignant tribute. "You Don't Have A Heart" is a wonderful, radio-ready track that should be the sign to the pop/rock world that Shelby deserved her Grammy award. The CD ends with the aptly titled "Track 12." It's a cover of an old Tony Joe White song called "Rainy Night In Georgia."This is a confident, assured release from Shelby Lynne. It's not overproduced at all (as many albums are these days) and as such it's the perfect album to showcase her eclectic genre-bending ability.
