Darryl Worley's debut races through the holes Brad Paisley has recently punched through country radio. Like Paisley, Worley sings with a relaxed and pleasant twang, loads his swinging arrangements with plenty of fiddles an... more »d pedal steel, and then, just as key, keeps the drums low enough so that you can actually hear those other strengths. No song here is as indelible as Paisley's "He Didn't Have to Be." But "A Good Day to Run" and "Feels Like Work," which solve a blue collar grind and a lousy marriage, respectively, by grabbing hands and running away to a smoking Strangers-styled groove, and "Those Less Fortunate Than I," which knows running away is sometimes no solution at all, are more than close enough. And Worley himself had a hand in writing 10 of these 12 tunes. This one's sure to be one of the better country debuts of 2000. --David Cantwell« less
Darryl Worley's debut races through the holes Brad Paisley has recently punched through country radio. Like Paisley, Worley sings with a relaxed and pleasant twang, loads his swinging arrangements with plenty of fiddles and pedal steel, and then, just as key, keeps the drums low enough so that you can actually hear those other strengths. No song here is as indelible as Paisley's "He Didn't Have to Be." But "A Good Day to Run" and "Feels Like Work," which solve a blue collar grind and a lousy marriage, respectively, by grabbing hands and running away to a smoking Strangers-styled groove, and "Those Less Fortunate Than I," which knows running away is sometimes no solution at all, are more than close enough. And Worley himself had a hand in writing 10 of these 12 tunes. This one's sure to be one of the better country debuts of 2000. --David Cantwell
"Hard Rain Don't Last is one of the best CDs I have bought in a long time. Each of these incredible songs is from Darryl's heart and will touch yours. I have had the pleasure of meeting Darry twice and he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. He is an amazing singer and songwriter. Darryl Worley has a wonderful voice. A voice you can listen to over and over. If you enjoy true country music, you must get this CD. Hard Rain Don't Last is what country music is supposed to sound like. I look forward to hearing more from Darryl Worley. He will be making great music for years to come."
Great new country!
Mike Reed | 07/30/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"With so much pop-country on the radio today from people like Shania Twain and such, it's a relief to know that there are some newcomers that still know how to do real country music. Darryl Worely obviously has listened to George Strait's music, it shows on cuts like "A Good Day To Run", and especially, "Too Many Pockets", which sounds just like a George Strait song right down to the steel guitar in the background! He shows a bluegrass edge on "Who's Gonna Get Me Over You?", and shows his wacky side on "If I Could Just Be Me", one of the best on the album, highlighted by the strange guitar sound at the end. Songs like "Sideways", "Is It Just Us?" and "The Way Things are Goin" are also well worth hearing. Darryl is the best thing to happen to country music since George himself!"
Pure Country
ASIL | 11/09/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have to say that out of all the New Artist(s) putting music out there, you can't get anymore Country!
There is not one "bad" song on this CD. All songs are wonderfly written and sung.
Look out Alan Jackson, Darryl Worley is on your tail and gaining speed!This one is a keeper!"
Great album!
TwoSteppinn | USA | 06/28/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Darryl Worley's debut effort is definitely a no-gimmick straight-to-the-point country album. In a day and age when pop and rock have infiltrated country radio to the point where one forgets what country ever sounded like, Darryl is a breath of fresh air. Darryl exhibits many different styles despite staying true to his country roots. He displays powerful messages with wisdom in songs like the standout title track and "Those Less Fortunate Than I". In tracks like "Feels Like Work" and "Too Many Pockets", he lets go and has some good ol' country fun. In "Sideways", he rocks out not with electric guitars but the beautiful fiddle sounds. "A Good Day To Run" is the perfect midtempo record that captures what the album is about and starts the journey perfectly. Darryl Worley's sensitivity is also obvious in "The Way Things Are Goin" and "Second Wind", where easy-to-relate lyrics are made fresh and accessible to listeners. Even in the slower moments, Worley still presents an appeal that captivates the listener and draws them in. This is a record that gets better after every listen. Hats off to a real traditionalist."