Omg, this is literally the best album i have ever heard in my life. It's been in my cd player for the past 4 months and i forgot what the radio is.

THE BEST PRITCHETT ALBUM, PERIOD!!!

THE BEST PRITCHETT ALBUM, PERIOD!!!

I love all of P2's other albums so I ordered this one before it was released...After 8 months it still hasn't grown on me...A definite change from his other albums...A change for the worse considering I give 5 stars for his previous works

Phil Pritchett comes shooting out of the gates yet again with his brand of pop, roots rock, and Latin beats on "Tougher Than The Rest". The opening track growls a bit with it's catchy guitar riff as Phil creates a rebellious rock tone with his voice while declaring the death of country music. Country purists may read too far into this song but he is simply telling it like it is, turn on a country music radio station and one should agree with what's being said. Phil and the Full Band then change gears to the title track, which sounds as if Cake originally hailed from Puerto Rico. Phil has always had a taste for infusing Latin beats into his music and believes that's what separates him from the rest of the current so-called "Texas songwriters" movement. Phil's exactly right, he displays much more versatility then just about anyone else playing on the Texas Music circuit. You can never really pigeonhole his music and I think Phil does it on purpose. "Tougher Than The Rest" finds Pritchett flexing his musical muscles and displaying a willingness to be inventive with melodies and genre jumping arrangements. Phil can always pack a punch with his crisp melodies, which would make Rhett Miller drool. The highlight for this reviewer is the third track God Save The King that is a powerful Elvis fantasy song. With it's harmonica drenched intro and subtle but truly inspiring feel it 's bound to be a classic Americana song. Interestingly enough, Phil brings in the current Texas Music heavy weight Pat Green on a co-write for Woman To Me, Cody Canada of Cross Canadian Ragweed fame on the duet cover of Little Feat's Willin', and also brings in sublime Texas songster Max Stalling on Mexican Restaurant. Phil Pritchett has put forth a very solid album, while none of the songs live up to Meet Me In Las Vegas from his "Phil Comes Alive" CD; it's a very very solid outing. Pritchett is still bringing Beatles and Elvis Costello influences to the singer-songwriter circles usually dominated by the beer guzzling and chanting fans and I salute him for it. This CD can satisfy the Texas Music fans and the Alt-Country fans alike, which really makes this album Tougher Than The Rest.

this is an amazing album. this is what music should be like. intelligent, fun, and adventurous all at the same time.

Phil doesn't disappoint. Well-written lyrics and good guitar. The duet with CC is great, and "Doesn't Make a Difference" is the perfect way to start the CD.

This is an absolutely AWESOME record and one that everyone should pick up! What more could be said, other than Phil Pritchett is a true Texan and it shows in his music? In this album Phil truly demonstrates that he knows how rock for the fans. There isn't a song to skip on the album, so get. Jam it in the cd player of your truck, crank it up real loud for all to enjoy.

This album kicks ass. I like Phil's earlier stuff, but this one is so much better.....much tougher!