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When It All Goes South - compliment, not cut

H | USA | 06/06/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Alabama has done it again! When It All Goes South is fresh while remaining true to country music. Being a southerner, I can attest that "going south" is a compliment, not a derogatory remark. Alanna, you contradict yourself when you say, "Alabama, a bar-band that went farther than it ever should have, ran out of creative juice long, long ago," after stating, "[Alabama] racked up 42 No. 1 hits and 22 albums from 1980 to 2000."I think the music speaks for itself, and those who listen to it will agree. I am a MUSIC fan, not a "country" music fan, and I love this album. No one can do it like the boys in the band. Alabama, you will be missed!"

Certainly a diverse album.

DanD | 08/26/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Alabama has been around for ages, though they have just agreed to call it quits. Honestly, it's about time, but you have to admit that nobody could stay around this long in the music business unless they had talent...we'll ignore the Rolling Stones for now.This album pretty much covers it all. "Will You Marry" me, featuring Jann Arden, is pretty much was the title says. "Love Remains," with Christopher Cross, is a powerful duet about love everlasting. The hip and edgy "Simple As That" follows similar lines. "Down This Road" is a ballad that reviews the past, while "Reinvent the Wheel" is a rocking number that looks toward the blandness of the future. "When It All Goes South" sings of the southern farm boy in us all, but "Clear Across America" tells of a woman brodcasting her break-up across all of the states. "Wonderful Waste of Time" is about heading somewhere tropical (or Carolina) and having fun, and "I Write a Little" tells of going off to war.Alabama is certainly a hit-worthy group. This album, however, does not hold many hit potentials. It is more for the dedicated Alabama fans, who will love the boys through thick and thin, and for those of us un-acquainted with the band, who want to get to know them a little better, without making a serioius commitment. If you like the singles Alabama has released, this is not necessarily for you. The songs here cover a wide range of topics and styles, never quite relinquishing that Alabama flavor. The south may never rise again, and neither may Alabama, but the group can still play. Sing it, boys!"

The Best CD ever recorded by ALABAMA!!!

Miguel Hidalgo | San Diego, CA United States | 02/19/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"To all the critics, I have a few words to say. It wasn't made for you.If there is such a top award, this is Alabama's classical masterpiece. This is a serious compilation of songs put together by the greatest country group of all time, affectionately known to their millions of die-hard fans as 'the boys in the band.'Each song reflects the maturity and the years of experience gained by Alabama. They are our national treasure, showing the tremendous sentimentality of America for the last 25 years. That is why they are still #1 to millions of fans around the world.The proof is how the CD has pictures and songs about the World Trade Center, New York and other cities across America. The proof is how they dedicate a song to our military. The proof is how the songs can be sad, happy, melancholy and so passionate...before the horrible terrorist attacks of September 11th."When it all Goes South" can be whatever 'you want to be.' Each song delivers something old, new, and alive with charm and grace, twists and turns that promises classic Alabama.May I offer a suggestion? Listen to the CD once or twice, then sing along with it. You will be amazed how addicting the songs are and then understand what I am trying to explain. And, I can roll on and on!"