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Ever since he first emerged in the late 1980s as a tradition-conscious alternative to the country-crossover "hat acts" overrunning Nashville, singer/songwriter Alan Jackson has turned out remarkably consistent records full of solid, often self-penned tunes that connect with both old-school country fans and those with more mainstream tastes. Accordingly, WHAT I DO contains no rock/pop trappings, "modern" production touches, or gimmicky songs. Rather, it's an album of direct, heartfelt sentiments expressed with equal amounts of emotional honesty and tasteful understatement.

"Strong Enough" and the aptly titled "Burnin' the Honky Tonks Down" have the classic honky-tonk flavor that makes Jackson's roots in Merle Haggard-style '60s country plain. The heartbreaking, expertly crafted "Monday Morning Church" and the quietly inspirational "There Ya Go" are prime examples of Jackson's easy, graceful balladic touch, while "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues" bears echoes of Shel Silverstein and shows the singer's well developed sense of humor. WHAT I DO is emblematic of Jackson's career--a case study in how to achieve large-scale success in contemporary country without resorting to crass commercialism.

Personnel: Alan Jackson (vocals, guitar); Bruce Watkins (acoustic guitar, banjo); Brent Mason (electric guitar, bass guitar); Paul Franklin (steel guitar, lap steel guitar); Lloyd Green (steel guitar); Stuart Duncan (mandolin, fiddle); Jellyroll Johnson (harmonica); Hargus "Pig" Robbins (piano); Glenn Worf, Mark Fain (bass guitar); Eddie Bayers Jr. (drums); John Wesley Ryles, Patty Loveless, Richard Sterban, Shannon Wright , Adam Wright (background vocals).

Recording information: The Hit Factory, Criteria, Miami, Florida; Emerald Entertainment, Nashville, Tennessee; The Sound Station, Nashville, Tennessee; Starstruck, Nashville, Tennessee; Wedgewood Sound, Nashville, Tennessee.

Rolling Stone (p.90) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Jackson exudes a warm, fatherly vibe. Restraint is this fifteen-year veteran's greatest gift as a vocalist..."
Entertainment Weekly (p.78) - "His new record reaffirms his position as one of the genre's most believable balladeers..." - Grade: B+
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List Price $7.99 (You save $0.40)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Country CDs, Enhanced CD
Label Arista Nashville
Orig Year 2004
All Time Sales Rank   3619  
CD Universe Part number 6760224
Catalog number 63103
Discs 1
Release Date Sep 07, 2004
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Personnel Paul Franklin - steel guitar, lap steel guitar
Glenn Worf
Brent Mason - electric guitar, bass guitar
Stuart Duncan - mandolin, fiddle
Eddie Bayers - drums
Hargus "Pig" Robbins - piano
John Wesley Ryles
Alan Jackson - vocals, guitar
Bruce Watkins - acoustic guitar, banjo
Alan Jackson - vocals, guitar

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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.U.S.A. Today$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.If Love Was a River  $0.99
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.There Ya Go  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Talkin' Song Repair Blues, The  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Strong Enough  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Monday Morning Church  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Burnin' the Honky Tonks Down  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample12.To Do What I Do  $0.99

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3 stars pure Alan Jackson
Afrer listening to this CD, I would say that it is pure Alan Jackson, though I do believe not one of his best CD's.
Submitted by darren (Oxon UK) Verified Buyer
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3 stars "what I do" - below par-for an alan jackson album
this is the first time I felt slightly disappointed with an alan jackson album. unlike other artists albums most of alans songs on his previous albums were memorable and of the highest of songwriting quality.unfortunately only two really stand out for me on this album, "rainy day in june" and " to do what I do" As usual the musicians are just brilliant and the production superb just one slight irritant I found to much emphasis on the steel guitar throughout the album.
Submitted by peter owen. scarecrow.records (rothwell northamptonshire, england.) Verified Buyer
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5 stars Still on track
What I Do helps cement Alan's place as the Hank Williams of the new century. No one is better than Alan at writing award winning songs and these twelve songs are pure country.
Submitted by lemurdude87 (Mississippi)
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5 stars Great Alan Jackson CD!!!!!!!!!
This is great work from Alan Jackson. I was expecting there to be a couple good songs and then several that I didn't care for. There are 12 songs on this CD and 10 of them are awesome! This CD is sure to add several more hits to his collection.
Submitted by Duke (Robeline, La)
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5 stars Aging like fine wine
AJ is getting older but he is aging like fine wine. His songwriting keeps getting better and better. His voice is starting to get that little tremble to it, classic country. Haggard reborn. I hope that next generation will have a talent such as Alan Jackson...their out there its just a matter of Nashville signing them.
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