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Not since Prince released the three-hour, three-CD set EMANCIPATION in 1996 or the Magnetic Fields took a similar number of discs for the sprawling 69 LOVE SONGS in 1999 has an artist attempted something as expansive as Vince Gill's THESE DAYS. A four-disc box set of all new material, nearly all of it Gill originals, THESE DAYS is possibly the widest-ranging country album of the modern era. The four discs are thematically and stylistically arranged. Disc one, WORKIN' ON A BIG CHILL, is a 1960s-flavored rock-and-roll album that recalls Bob Dylan's late '60s work with the Band and features Bonnie Bramlett's vocals on several songs. Disc two, THE REASON WHY, is a modern pop record in the style of Shania Twain's international releases, with several duet partners including Sheryl Crow and Leann Rimes. Disc three, SOME THINGS NEVER GET OLD, is straight honky-tonk in the Ray Price and Lefty Frizzell tradition. Finally, disc four, LITTLE BROTHER, is a strictly acoustic bluegrass and folk album that cuts Gill's writing and singing to its most elemental. Taken together, the four albums reveal Vince Gill to be one of modern country's most impressive performers.
Personnel: Vince Gill (baritone, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, resonator guitar, mandolin, background vocals); Vince Gill (vocals); Diana Krall (vocals, piano); Guy Clark, John Anderson, Rodney Crowell (vocals); Jeff White (tenor, acoustic guitar, background vocals); Sonya Issacs (tenor); Tom Britt (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar, gut-string guitar); Billy Joe Walker, Jr., Steuart Smith (electric guitar); Paul Franklin (steel guitar, dobro); John Hughey, Buddy Emmons (steel guitar); Jerry Douglas (dobro); Rob McCoury, Charlie Cushman (banjo); Ronnie McCoury (mandolin); Stuart Duncan (fiddle); The Nashville String Machine (strings); Jim Hoke (harmonica); Mark Douthit (tenor saxophone); Doug Moffet (baritone saxophone); Mike Haynes (trumpet); Barry Green (trombone); Jim Horn (horns); Pete Wasner (piano, electric piano, Wurlitzer piano, Hammond b-3 organ, Wurlitzer organ, synthesizer); Eric Darken (vibraphone, tambourine, percussion, bells, chimes); Michael Rhodes (bass instrument, upright bass); Mike Bub (upright bass); Eddie Bayers, Billy Thomas (drums); William Owsley III, Gene Miller, Lisa Cochran (background vocals); Del McCoury (vocals, tenor, acoustic guitar); Bekka Bramlett (vocals, background vocals); Dan Tyminski, Emmylou Harris, Gretchen Wilson, Jenny Gill, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Ann Womack, Alison Krauss, Michael McDonald , Amy Grant, Patty Loveless, Phil Everly, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Trisha Yearwood, Sheryl Crow, Katrina Elam, Bonnie Raitt (vocals); Tom Bukovac (electric guitar); John Hobbs (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Wurlitzer organ); Chad Cromwell (drums, tambourine); The Del McCoury Band.
Audio Mixers: Justin Niebank; Neal Cappellino.
Entertainment Weekly (p.82) - "His high, not-so-lonesome tenor doesn't grow tiresome even if you take in his trad-country, R&B/rock, pop, and bluegrass sets all in one sitting." -- Grade: A- No Depression (p.96) - "[T]he participants play with an infectious spontaneity, especially on the rockin' stuff....Gill is the source of this energy; there's urgency in his writing, singing, and playing."
Awesome collection Super collection, it is a great value for the money. Highly recommend to any modern country fan. Submitted by Dennis (Northwest Territory,Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Should've been CMA's Album of the Year Who else but Vince Gill could put together such an eclectic yet seamlessly blended string of well-written songs that showcase his lovely voice - and allow the many star guests to shine??? Great pickin', too. A novel approach. Like I said, it should have won the CMA album of the year trophy. Vince, this is a winner in my book. Submitted by Angela (Upstate NY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Fruit of the Loom I don't know about this cd but I think the Fruit of the Loom song is the best song Vince Gill ever did! Like to see him do more tunes with the apple, they really harmonize good together. If Vince would sing with that kind of passion more often he'd be a tremendous vocalist! Submitted by mheinen3 (Oklahoma City, OK, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Simply Incredible! This is an astonishing achievement. Who knew that Gill was such an incognito hot dog guitar slinger? Or that he could sing so credibly in so many different genres. His melodic gift is strong and his musical knowledge of the musical idioms he performs is encyclopedic. The production has warmth and liveliness. The famous singers on board are used to perfection, adding their unique textures to the vocal blend...I know longer consider Gretchen Wilson a joke after her tour de force on Cowboy Up, she truly can sing. And Take This Country Back, a duet with the mighty John Anderson, if there is any justice, will storm the country charts and revive hard country in one fell stroke. Thanks Vince for the gift of this boxed set. It truly is Beatlesque and Brian Wilsonesque in its artistic aspirations and the sheer volume of great music done in wonderful diversity of styles. And this is the first Vince album I ever bought, I am ashamed that I bought it and almost took it back without opening it....Vince Gill? These days? YES!! VINCE GILL! THESE DAYS!!! Treat yourself to it. Submitted by John (Independence MO, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Typical Vinny! I have them all. I go to plenty live shows and this is the BEST work Vince has ever done!! Submitted by Vinve's pal ,Billy 1954 Steel Guitar (New Orleans, LA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Awesome collection
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