Dixie Chicks New Album
There is definitely a different style being expressed by the Dixie Chicks on their latest album, “Taking the Long Way.” It’s more than apparent that their priorities have changed in life, all three now with husbands and families. There is no rough and rowdy track as we’ve come to be used to on their previous albums. Instead, the songs are more emotionally charged, they express sentiments of the difficulties of being happy (It’s So Hard) and being examples for future generations (I Hope), instead of mattress dancing and stuffing people in their trunk.
Though I must say, this is exactly what I expected from the Chicks. There has always been a progression in their albums. They’re not the average band out just for the money, releasing cd’s every year. They take their time, and every album has it’s own style. This one is mellow, in for the long haul. I liked it very much.
July 5th, 2006 at 2:42 pm
I love the chicks. They seem to have a song on every album that can bring tears to my eyes, this time it is silent house. Man that is a tough one. Maybe because I am so close to my mom and I worry about her getting alzheimers (did I spell that right). Anyway, great album.