The Bottom Line
Pros
- "Addicted to the Rain"
- "Me Lovin' You"
- "Dyess, Arkansas"
Cons
- CD is not iPod compatible.
Description
- Sophomore release.
- Produced by Garth Fundis.
- Contains four songs written or co-written by Buddy.
Guide Review - Buddy Jewell - Times Like These
'Times Like These' is Buddy Jewell's sophomore album. Produced by Garth Fundis (Keith Whitley, Alabama, Don Williams & Trisha Yearwood), recorded at a more leisurely pace than his self-titled debut, it includes four tracks written or co-written by Buddy.The first single, "If She Were Any Other Woman" has been on the charts for 12 weeks and sits at No. 35 this week with a bullet. The single has a more R&B feel to it that's different than any of Buddy's previous singles, and shows how he can sing many styles of music, and do it well.
On Buddy's first album, he had the song "Help Pour Out The Rain (Lacey's Song)," inspired by his daughter, Lacey. He draws inspiration from his two other children on two tracks on this album. The first, "Addicted to the Rain," came from a conversation with his son, Buddy. The second, the title track, was inspired by son, Joshua.
There's not a bad song on this album, but I do have my favorites. "Me Lovin' You" is a great upbeat song -- 'I'll be faithful and true. That's what you love about me loving you.' "Dyess, Arkansas" reminds me of an old-time country song, like something Glen Campbell would sing. It talks about his love for his hometown. "You Ain't Doin' It Right" talks about living life to the fullest.
'Times Like These' does not disappoint. It's a good mix of ballads and uptempos, and takes its place among my Top 10 Albums of 2005. Great job, Buddy.
