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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. ... Full DescriptionA 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 include: Vince Gill (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Dan Tyminski, Del McCoury, Diana Krall, Emmylou Harris, Gretchen Wilson, Guy Clark, Jenny Gill, John Anderson , LeAnn Rimes, Lee Ann Womack, Alison Krauss, Michael McDonald, Amy Grant, Patty Loveless, Phil Everly, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Rodney Crowell, Trisha Yearwood, Bekka Bramlett, Sheryl Crow, Katrina Elam, Bonnie Raitt (vocals); Tom Bukovac (electric guitar); John Hobbs (piano); Pete Wasner (Wurlitzer piano, Hammond b-3 organ); Michael Rhodes (bass instrument); Chad Cromwell (drums); The Del McCoury Band.
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." Hide Description These Days Music | List Price | $29.95 (You save $7.26) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Contemporary Country CDs, Country, Box Sets | | Label | MCA Nashville | | Orig Year | 2006 | | All Time Sales Rank |  511  | | CD Universe Part number | 7279847 | | Catalog number | 000602102 | | Discs | 4 | | Release Date | Oct 17, 2006 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Vince Gill; John Hobbs; Justin Niebank | | Personnel | Vince Gill - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Michael Rhodes - bass instrument
John Hobbs - piano
Tom Bukovac - electric guitar
Chad Cromwell - drums
Pete Wasner - Wurlitzer piano, Hammond b-3 organ
Also: Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, Michael Mcdonald, Amy Grant, Patty Loveless, Rodney Crowell, Sheryl Crow, Diana Krall, Bekka Bramlett, Leann Rimes, Trisha Yearwood, Dan Tyminski, Lee Ann Womack, John Anderson, Gretchen Wilson, Phil Everly, Del McCoury, Guy Clark, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Jenny Gill, Katrina Elam | | Additional Info | Digipak |
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These Days Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)    List All Reviews 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) 
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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