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Highlighted by the smash first single, "Ticks," a goofy-sexy ode to nudity al fresco, Brad Paisley's FIFTH GEAR maintains his string of albums neatly balanced between light pop-oriented material and more traditional country. The latter is best exemplified by the twangy guitar instrumental "Throttleneck," the reverent "When We All Get To Heaven," and the tuneful "Bigger Fish To Fry," featuring guest vocals by Vince Gill, Bill Anderson, and Little Jimmy Dickens.
Elsewhere, a lovely ballad duet with Carrie Underwood, "Oh Love," keeps an eye to Nashville's present as well as its past. As on most of Paisley's albums, the main lyrical topic, even more than the usual love songs, is what it means to be a man in contemporary America: "I'm Still A Guy" is perhaps the most obvious song on the topic, but the country rocker "Mr. Policeman," the wry character study "Online" (a song about Internet personas at odds with reality), and the surprisingly philosophical opener "All I Wanted Was A Car" flirt with the concept as well.
Like his friend Vince Gill, Brad Paisley has achieved the often-difficult feat of reconciling being an entertainer and world-class guitarist. He's proven that on four admirable albums, and 5th Gear follows in that vein. Certainly "Ticks," an airy, radio-friendly ditty, is not the true substance here. That comes with such superior fare as the insightful "All I Wanted Was a Car" and "Online," a sly satire of people's Web facades. While his duet with Carrie Underwood ("Oh Love") is a bit cut and dried, Paisley ably handles "Letter to Me," "It Did," and "Mr. Policeman," a 21st-century outrun-the-law tune. The closing hymn, "When We All Get to Heaven," and ripping instrumental "Throttleneck" are Paisley at his best. It's admirable that he invites his venerable buddies, Little Jimmy Dickens, George Jones, Vince Gill, and Bill Anderson, along with Dolly Parton, to join in, but the obligatory "Kung Pao Buckaroos" skit is wearing a bit thin. Better to feature them musically, the way he includes Dickens, Gill, and Anderson on "Bigger Fish to Fry." In a time where lines between county and pop are blurring far too much, it's comforting to know Paisley still realizes and respects the differences. --Rich KienzleRolling Stone (p.72) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Smart, low-profile Nashvillean Paisley's sixth album features not one but two songs about how adulthood beats adolescence." Entertainment Weekly (p.71) - "[T]he guy's a vivid nostalgist, and his duet with Carrie Underwood is a harmonic delight." -- Grade: B+
absolutely brilliant this man is just perfection in country western entertainment.worth evwery penny. Submitted by c.penhaligon (cornwaal.england) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 2 found this helpful.
Brad stikes gold again Brad Paisley has done it once more. He has created another CD that really has it all. From light hearted songs that everyone loves, like "Ticks" "Online" and "I'm Still A Guy" to the more emotional and songs everyone can relate to such as "Letter to Me" "With You Without You" and "Some Mistakes" he really encompasses it all. He's joined again with some good friends for "Bigger Fish to Fry" which is a satirish song about the Devil not noticing when they die, because he's got bigger fish to fry. "All I Wanted Was A Car" is a fun lead off track, which features the hardly ever used round at the end of the song, and it sets the mood for the CD. Each song has a little bit of something someone can relate to and has a lot of truth in them. Though he doesn't write every single song, "Better Than This" "Oh Love" "Bigger Fish To Fry" "It Did" and "When We All Get To Heaven" he still has incredible emotion in his voice, making them his own. Over all, I'd say this is tied for the best Brad Paisley album he's put out, hands down. Submitted by Caleb (Greenfield, Ma, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
from Venezuela i love country music and brad paisley is the best ...
AWESOME CD !!!
Giovanni :. Submitted by Giovanni Nani (Venezuela) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
WoW Brad Paisley is like.....
AmAzInG!!!
i would do anything to meet him!!!
u have no idea!!!!
you rock BP!!!!!!!!! Submitted by Boomersbabe103 (Phoenix, AZ, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A Star Per Gear!!! Man Brad Paisley just keeps getting better. I thought to myself he is going to really outdo himself to top his last CD "Time Well Wasted". Well he did it. This is an awesome CD. It's not a whole lot better thane his last but man that last one was his best one til now. The instant classic Ticks is just the beginning of a great Cd. Just put in and let it play track 1-16 and you wont be disatisfied. I guarantee you this. Way to go BP. You rock Man!!! Youre only getting better!!! Submitted by Daniel (Warrenville SC) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
absolutely brilliant
WoW
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