Oh Brad Paisley, how I have loved your music. Ever since "Who Needs Pictures" you have fed my soul with fantastic melodies, tremendous guitar playing and your wonderful way with witty, clever lyrics. I eagerly anticipated all of your album releases. I even loved "Play" and the Christmas album. But all of the talk leading up to Wheelhouse left me more anxious than eager. Quite frankly, as a long time fan, some of what I heard about the album actually scared me as to what it might be. Of course I bought "Wheelhouse" on release day (what good fan didn't) and I must say I was really surprised. At first it was not a good surprise. My initial reaction was "what the heck is this" and "where's Brad Paisley", but Brad Paisley is still in there with well written, heartfelt and often clever lyrics and that guitar playing that only he can do. The subject matter is a bit heavier at times (who hasn't heard the controversy over "Accidental Racist"??) And of course many songs are just sonically different than what you expect on a Paisley record: the Mat Kearney part on "Pressing on A Bruise"...LL Cool J....Charlie Daniels on "Karate"....the "Bon Voyage" intro (signaling the trip you'll take listening to this album).....but after a few more listens (maybe 3) it grew on me. I get it. You're older, maybe feel the need to experiment artistically, put yourself and your opinions out there. I mean you don't sing about stepping outside your "Southern Comfort Zone" for no reason. And as a fan I can respect that and will definitely go along for the ride. The record is different, but I encourage you to listen to it more than once. It's not the album that will be blaring out my car speakers, but there are quite a few gems on there that deserve repeat plays. Standout tracks for me include: "Karate", "Harvey Bodine", "Outstanding in Our Field", "The Mona Lisa", "Pressing on A Bruise" and "Officially Alive" from the deluxe version.
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