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Those who still admit to liking the band and those who claim they don't (despite secretly listening to their worn out copy of "Cracked Rear View") will definitely appreciate this album. The band's sound remains true to its previous releases. Simple rock and country melodies blended with Darius Rucker's captivating voice make for a catchy combination as usual. Songs like "I Will Wait" and "Las Vegas Nights" follow this same pattern with just a touch of lyrical maturity, perhaps aimed at the bands now-older audience.
The words "I'm only lonely on the inside" are essentially the chorus for the albums strongest piece. The track "Only Lonely," complete with a string ensemble backing up the usual acoustic melody is sure to be the getting-dumped anthem of 1999.
Besides these songs which will most likely be top-selling singles, "Musical Chairs" displays little else.
But for a band everyone thought was washed up two years ago, it really isn't all that bad.
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09-15-98
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