If it wasn't for 'Gravitational Forces' and a pretty bad redo of Road Goes On, this alblum would be great. 'Not a Drop of Rain', 'Hall of Fame' and 'HighPlains Jamboree' kick ass...
5 stars would have to be perfect. They should have left off "Snowing on Raton" and "The Road Goes on Forever". As far as it not being his "Style" it fits pretty damned well with his other work. Sorry to the beer drinkers there is more to life than "The Road Goes on Forever"! It gets better with every listen.
The best thing I've heard in a long, long time. By anybody.
It took a couple of listens. But I have been listening to it for about 6 or 7 days now, and it just gets better.
This is the worst CD that Robert Earl has ever released!!!
i could say that i expected too much or that my standards are too high when it comes to REK, but you have to face it this cd is not his style and isnt very good. the whole cd sounds like it was drug induced, the way he mumbles through the road goes on forever should be a sin!
I played Gravitational Forces for 3 days straight as soon as it arrived in the mail. I think every song on it is enoyable. Of course I have my favorites - "Hello New Orleans," "Goin' Nowhere Blues," and "Wild Wind." I think this REK has finally mastered the use of that smoldering, sexy voice of his. It really comes out on this album better than on any of his previous albums. I also think this one is a winner because of the lyrics on each and every REK written song. This man whispers to my soul. I can feel what he was feeling as he scribbled down the words to each tune banging around in his head. I don't care what anyone else says, this one's gonna be a classic.
OK, I didn't care for it at first. But I have to say it has grown on me. "Wild Wind", "Hall Of Fame", "Not A Drop Of Rain" and "Walkin' Cane" are all great songs. Its true that the whole CD has a very relaxed sound to it. And it isn't as good as his earlier stuff. But C'mon guys, It is had to hit a home run everytime at the plate. It is better than 90% than the other shit out there. Give it a serious listen, you'll discover a very good, but not great CD.
I'm somewhat disappointed, but REK is still the man that got all this started.
I swear I'm trying, but this one just won't grow on me. The reworked version of The Road is killer, but the rest is filler....sorry Robert Earl.
I love rek and i have been awaiting for this album all summer and now it is here, i am highly disappointed. I love Hall of Fame, but the others are all slow and gloomly.