Garth Brooks - Scarecrow
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Album Details: Scarecrow
- Release Date:
- 11/13/2001
- Label:
- Pearl Records
- UPC:
- 854206001183
User Reviews: Scarecrow
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Scarecrow/Garth Brooks..... Fantastic CD
, November 18, 2001Reviewer: gbsmydance - See all gbsmydance's reviews -
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, July 26, 2007Reviewer: wyatt_ada - See all wyatt_ada's reviewsPros: Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This one of the best cd's ever made!!! And of course it was made by the best singer ever!!!!!!! I love anything Garth puts out. He has done more for country music than anyone ever. Some of the stuff they are putting out now is more like soft rock, we need Garth back to show what country is.
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| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews Garth Brooks had a real hard time in the latter half of the '90s, running through a couple of muddled near-crossover records before diving off the deep end with the extraordinary In the Life of Chris Gaines. Following that historic bellyflop -- few albums in history have been as misconceived and as widely rejected -- Brooks took some time off, retreating from the spotlight (which was particularly helpful when he divorced his high-school sweetheart) and laying low until late fall of 2001, when he returned with Scarecrow. The extended time off turned out to be a blessing, since it seemed to help him focus for Scarecrow, his strongest album since he delved into unabashed crossover with Fresh Horses. Sure, there's still a healthy dose of pop here -- he does cover America's fine Californian folk-rock "Don't Cross the River," for instance -- but this is a clean, spare record that never overplays its hand and, in turn, it showcases Brooks' talent for synthesizing popular music styles particularly well. Really, there are no new twists here, but that's part of what's good about the record: He's returned to his strengths, whether it's boozy barroom ravers like the deliriously good George Jones duet "Beer Run" or the preponderance of dramatic, portentous ballads like "The Storm." On paper, this may sound like a retreat, but it plays like a revitalization since it plays to Brooks' strengths -- a country boy raised on Eagles who likes country when it rocks, but pumps up power ballads with fiddles and twang. This is no surprise, of course, but it's refreshing to hear him in such a simple, unadorned context, performing good songs with conviction -- performances good enough to prove that there's more soul here than on most alt-country records. The friskier songs, from "Beer Run" to "Big Money," fare better than the ballads, but those ballads still work, and overall Scarecrow proves that mainstream modern country doesn't have a better singer than Brooks at his best. And it's good to have him at his best again. - Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide |
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I can't help but smile as I drive down the road, or sit at my desk and just listen. Jenny Yates & Garth come together again. this time for Thicker Than Blood and When You Come Back To Me Again. Both songs will haunt you, great writing, great music.
Driving down the road, I don't mind being caught in traffic with Scarecrow playing. Wrapped Up In You makes your feet get tapping and your fingers start strumming. The Storm, is the song that all will relate to, very well stated, beautiful melody. Don't Cross The River, reminds me of O. Brother, snappy and happy.
Mr Midnight, is soulful. Why Ain't I Running, will be a big hit, reminds me of The Dance and The River. Big Money is a fun song, I can see Garth smiling as he is singing this. Pushing Up Daisies, is haunting. but beautiful. Rodeo or Mexico is nothing short of fun, you find yourself singing with him as loudly as you can. Beer Run, enough said. This song will be known by all, young and old. Last but not least Squeeze Me In., this song with Trisha And Garth is fun and you need to just hang on for the ride. This CD has it all, Garth at his best. The only bad part, is the songs are over before you know it. The music is unbelievable. And, as a bonus check out the liner notes, some of the best pictures I have seen of Garth :) ...