SoundXone Blogspot Reviewed by: Jarvis
Title: Sundown Heaven Town (2014) Artist: Tim McGraw Release Date: 09.16.2014 Genre: Country
C'mon cowboys and cowgirls! It’s time to put on your boots, climb in your jacked-up trucks and take a ride with McGraw to “Sundown Heaven Town!” The country superstar’s 13 th studio album puts a new spin on all the sounds that have made Tim McGraw one of the best-selling country artists to date. Sundown Heaven Town encompasses the old with the new, complete with twist and turns along the way. The picturesque titled album kicks off with the banjo riff opening track Overrated and then journeys into the nostalgic ballad City Lights, while Shotgun Rider creates a down-home feel approach. Sundown Heaven Town displays McGraw’s love for family and friends with such collaborative tracks as Diamond Rings and Old Barstools, with his cousin Catherine Dunn and the chart-topping single, Meanwhile Back At Mama’s featuring wife Faith Hill. The deluxe version includes Lincoln Continentals and Cadillacs, a duet with long-time friend and rocker Kid Rock. McGraw reveals his softer side on such tracks as Words Are Medicine and the acoustic driven Portland, Maine. From start to finish, McGraw paints a picture and sets the mood with diverse style, and continues to stay true to the traditions of country. After two decades of being in the spotlight, McGraw shows no signs of slowing down. The element of surprise is waiting. Enjoy the ride through the countryside, until finally arriving in Sundown Heaven Town. 5 star rating.