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Brad Paisley's music is an interesting amalgam of country sub-genres, a paradigm all its own. He melds straightforward, pop-friendly New Country with clever, somewhat Lyle Lovett-like songwriting and the occasional flutter of Joe Maphis/Jimmy Bryant-style guitar virtuosity. Surprisingly or not, this country combo platter made Paisley a star, and TIME WELL WASTED continues in the aforementioned vein. While there are some fairly mainstream moments here that wouldn't ruffle the feathers of, say, the average Kenny Chesney fan, WASTED boasts plenty of smart, sassy tunes brimming with lyrical witticisms worthy of Tom T. Hall or Shel Silverstein. "Alcohol," for example, is a first-person narrative from the beverage's point of view, and in retrospect it's shocking that it took this long to get written. Guest shots from both Dolly Parton and Alan Jackson show that Paisley's work has earned respect from disparate corners of the country scene, a respect that's amply justified by TIME WELL WASTED.
Personnel: Brad Paisley (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, Ferrington high string, baritone guitar, mandolin); Dolly Parton (vocals); Gary Hooker (electric guitar, electric 12-string guitar, background vocals); James Burton (electric guitar); Michael Johnson (steel guitar, dobro); Randel Currie (steel guitar); Jerry Douglas (dobro); Kendall Marcy (banjo, background vocals); Stuart Duncan (mandolin, fiddle); Bryan Sutton (mandolin); Justin Williamson (fiddle); Jim "Moose" Brown (piano, Hammond b-3 organ, keyboards, background vocals); Bernie Herms (piano); Gordon Mote (keyboards); Eric Darken (vibraphone, percussion); Kevin Grantt (double bass, bass guitar, background vocals); Kenny Lewis (bass guitar, background vocals); Bobby Terry (bass guitar); Ben Sesar (drums); Wes Hightower (background vocals).
Rolling Stone (No. 983, p.108) - 3.5 out of 5 stars - "...[A] cowboy-hat guy that even city-slickers can love." Entertainment Weekly (No. 834, p.141) - "...[B]etween his penchant for comedy, honest romanticism, and fiery Fender Telecaster picking, Paisley's all about the joie shucks de vivre...." - Grade: A- Mojo (Publisher) (p.105) - 3 stars out of 5 - "One of the most potent new names listed among the heirs to George Jones and Merle Haggard, Paisely's guitar-playing alone borders on the sensational..."
Classic Album This deserves all the platitudes and awards it has received. A truly classic album with wonderful slower and upbeat songs included. The World & Alcohol have all ready achieved great success and these are wonderfully complimented by She's Everything, Waitin' on a Woman (an instant classic), Easy Money and I'll Take You Back. Once again Brad has produced a great modern country album. Submitted by Sarah (Woodward, OK, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
Great Music Brad has done it again great cd I love Brad style Submitted by rickmperkins (Burleigh Waters Austalia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Too loud electricity Clever lyrics it has plenty, provided you can hear them beneath the needlessly loud (distorted) electric guitars. "Time Warp" is about the poorest excuse for a country instrumental that I ever heard. Just because it has fiddles and some steel doesn't mean it's true country, even if you do add high-powered guest appearances on the project. Wish I hadn't bought it because it forces me to try to think of a better way to teach Arista Nashville a lesson that is desperately needed! Submitted by wd8ldy (Dunedin New Zealand) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
God Blessed Brad ... ... with great talent and works through him to get us ready for what to do "When I get where I'm going." Submitted by zbraguy (Lancaster, SC) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Your R Awsome! I love your songs. the songs on this cd are just oustanding! all of them are good. this is a great cd to buy. Brad is the best country singer ever and it is great to be able to listen to him any time you want. Submitted by comic benny (tampa bay, flordia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Classic Album
Too loud electricity
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