"very enjoyable CD, fun to listen to and has a few songs that are poignant. I purchesed the CD because I love 'Going Through Hell', though I would not rate that as its best song. My 9 year old cousin loves to listen to 'Watching You' every time he is in my car and will listen to it 5 or 6 times. I really enjoy the somber 'Angel's Hands'.
I was put off when reading the review from Amazon, by someone who probably enjoys anything but Country music, which would explain why he was described as 'poetic craftsman' and a 'hero for redneck simpletons'. I imagine if we enjoy simple songs that are not riddled acts of degradation to women or curse words, than we are not of the high class and only able to understand our small town values.
Purchase the CD, whether it be for yourself or a gift, it will be enjoyed, no matter how much of a backwoods, redneck, banjo picking, simpletion you may be. YEEHAW!!!!"
Rodney Atkins New CD-Going thru Hell
strawberryduckie | Boston ,MA | 07/19/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is his second cd and it is amazing...I loved the first song and then continued to love every song...his heart comes thru on the songs and his voice is just so soulful. He has a great cd with this new cd and it's sure to climb the charts....well worth owning...Love Watching You & Angels Hands &Cleaning this Gun....great songs"
Pure Country...
D. Hawkins | BFE, USA | 09/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Needless to say...but there have been a lot of mixed reviews for this album, Rodney's new CD. Most of them have noted the title track 'If You're Going Through Hell' as being a "good song" or a "hit. However, they failed to mention any of the rest. For example, the first two songs on this CD 'These Are My People' and 'About The South'...speak directly about country roots, smalltowns, good tunes and old ways...I absolutely loved them, to say the least. If you love country music for the lyrical anthem of the southern/country/redneck heritage, then you will like this album."
Rodney is not hype but very real
Diane | Florida | 03/22/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I heard an interview with Rodney and it featured this CD. Each song had special meaning to him and he shared the stories. I had already heard several of the songs on the radio and each reminded me of something or someone. I was so impressed with what I heard I ordered 3 of this CD. One for each car and one for home. Going through hell is so appropriate for life these days. In the middle describes his ride home. Watching you reminds me of a friend who has a 4 year old son. Angel's hands really brings it back. Invisibly shaken speaks volumes about feelings. Good voice...Good CD"