Comments on: Rank a Discography: Brad Paisley

By: Leeann

Leeann — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:28:02 +0000

I’ve never had a personal problem with “Online”, because I have a couple of younger siblings who’ve at least lied about their age online/Myspace. I liked it at first, but got really sick of it after awhile. Like Dan, I think “I’m Still A Guy” is just inane and I actually enjoy “Ticks.” I even like “Bigger Fish to Fry”, even though it’s pretty silly. I just can’t really remember much beyond those songs from that album, which attests to its forgettableness for me. It definitely doesn’t have anything to do with being offended by the album as a whole (as I don’t even think any of the other songs could even be thought of as offensive), but only to do with songs that I thought were pretty weak in general.

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:52:38 +0000

I just find most of 5th Gear forgettable. I like the very un-P.C. “Ticks” because it does the creepy thing well, but I do find “I’m Still A Guy” pretty stupid, and I could see where “Online” could be perceived as bullying.

By: Paul W Dennis

Paul W Dennis — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:52:21 +0000

I have liked all of Brad’s albums, although PLAY is probably my least favorite. I miss the odd bits of humor that Brad was placing on his albums – they are what really set him apart from his largely humorless competition . I probably play 5th GEAR and WHO NEEDS PICTURES more than I play his other albums, so I guess those would be my two favorites .

I suspect that much of the animus toward 5th GEAR is because too many have drunk the Kool-Aid dispensed by the PC Thought Police

By: Leeann

Leeann — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:42:51 +0000

As much as I love Guy Clark and Darrell Scott and Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley, I’ve just always thought “Out in the Parking Lot” was amazingly boring.

By: Leeann

Leeann — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:41:48 +0000

Not a hymn as much as a spiritually themed song. I would have preferred a hymn though.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:21:50 +0000

I think Play would have to rank below Christmas too. :)

Anyway, I agree with the ranking except that I would have probably switched Time Well Wasted and Who Needs Pictures and Part II & American Saturday Night.

1. Mud On the Tires – (The title cut and “Little Moments” are two singles that are still easy on the ears.)
2. American Saturday Night – (“Welcome to the Future” may be my favorite single of his (after “Whiskey Lullaby and “When I Get…”. It’s the perfect balance of humor and maturity. The final verse sometimes puts a lump in my throat and he’s taking a risk by releasing to radio. It’s the right thing to do and he’s brave. I think it may break his string of #1’s.)
3. Time Well Wasted – (You’re right, the Dolly and AJ collaborations are the highlights, but I still think “Alcohol” is fun.)
4. Part II (“Two People Fell In Love” is still enjoyable but I’ll take Patty Loveless’ version of “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” over his any day.)
5. Who Needs Pictures
6. 5th Gear (“Letter To Me” was the only saving grace.)

By: Chris N.

Chris N. — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:35:04 +0000

I thought “No” counted as the hymn on ‘ASN.’

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By: C.M. Wilcox

C.M. Wilcox — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:49:45 +0000

Steve:
Well, if we’re including non-standard releases, somewhere below the Christmas album. ;-)

Karen:
The talking tracks are good for a play or two, then I usually start skipping them. I didn’t miss that on American Saturday Night either, but you’re right that a hymn would have been nice.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:22:06 +0000

I’m having a hard time picking my #1. But I’m gonna have to disagree with y’all and put American Saturday Night or 5th Gear in the top spot. Am I the only one who likes 5th Gear?! :) The rest of the order would be:

Mud on the Tires
Part II
Who Needs Pictures
Time Well Wasted

Does the Cornography on his albums irritate anyone else? I was so glad there wasn’t any on American Saturday Night. I do miss the hymns he used to put on though.