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ray  05/19/2005          
The Hardest Part
just started to listen, great album. will get the other albums asap
Jeff Hopson  09/04/2003          
Allison Moorer
Artist Review
Allison Moorer is...uh...ahem...hang on, let me take just a moment and get testosterone completely out of the way...(long pause)...alright, I'm OK... A few years ago I was watching country videos on TV there was this new artist feature they'd do and the song was sung by an incredibly beautiful red-head with big blue eyes and the song was "Alabama Song" and I thought to myself, "You know, it wouldn't be so bad to sign all these beautiful people if they could just be beautiful AND artistic, AND truly talented at the same time." Never say that wishes do not come true. Allison Moorer epitomises everything I've ever admired in singer/songwriters like Kristofferson, Willie, Billy Joe Shaver, Steve Earle, and Rodney Crowell. As I'm writing this I'm listening to "The Hardest Part" and remembering seeing her perform last year at the 1st Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. That Sunday about 12:00 noon, I witnessed one of the most confident, commanding performers in the business take the audience through a set of the most perfectly executed music of the entire event, and there was never a moment when anyone wondered who was in charge. Allison's songs are some of the most poignant odes to "real life" I've experienced. All my heroes have always been the guys, like the aforementioned luminaries, that is, until the creative force of nature known as Allison Moorer swept into town. I have all her work thus far and I beseech thee, go and buy.... Other Allison, Ray Wylie, Shaver, Waylon fans give me a shout and let's discuss. I'm Jeff and my e-mail addres is [email protected].
RC  01/25/2003          
Allison Moorer
Artist Review
Allison Moorers' second cd "The Hardest Part" is one of the best cd's I own. She's more talented than her sister , Shelby Lynn.
james  01/24/2003          
Allison Moorer
Artist Review
I was surprised to see that no one had given a review to such a talented artist. Some might feel that Allison isn't Lone Star materiel, and I agree. Most Texas Music or the latest Singer/Songwriter wave that's taken my beloved state by storm would have you believe that everything that Nashville has to offer is crap. In fact the very mention of Nashville could inspire some kind of neo witch hunt in certain circles. The so called Texas Music Revolution was created out of a backlash to the main stream country artist, who basically don't represent the feelings and inspirations of those who now cling to the Texas alternative. With that said, Allison doesn't need to stand behind some Singer Songwriter title to be recognized for what she is. Those of us that can read see that she's penned many songs that personally have touched us and helped us make it through lost love, and day to day life. Her songs do more than simply please the ear, her lyrics are crafted in such a way that they reach into your soul. By the end of the album you feel like you've gained another friend out there who's solidified a section of your life into song. Wow. It's a rare find among the dozens of Texas Music artists and bands out there. Since no one reviewed anything at all, I'll like to review all three albums. Alabama Song was her debut back in 99 I believe. I first saw her on Australian CMT station that was broadcast to South Korea. With such a sultry voice and brilliant performance, I was immediately hooked on this girl. I believe that she was up for a CMA new artist award, but the idiots gave it to Jo Dee Messina. What a waste. Then, The Hardest Part opens up with a blue grass tune, and departs in a more alt country vibe. Her video Send Down an Angel, gives subtle tribute to the late Gram Parsons. Over all a well done album. I don't know why I didn't like the latest, Miss Fortune, as well as I did the previous works. Love's Tumbling Down is a super tune, however, I enjoyed the Bruce Robison version of You Can't Get There From Here more than her own arrangement. I would give the first two albums more than 5 stars if I could, but Miss Fortune went over my head. Looking forward to the next album Allison.


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