FRONT ROW SEATS - THE OAK RIDGE BOYS
This legendary quartet first rose to prominence in the gospel field, then crossed over to country, where it ruled the airwaves in the ’70s and ’80s. In recent years, it has successfully revisited its gospel roots, but this time out the Oak Ridge Boys deliver a mainstream country record as potent and chartworthy as anything currently playing on radio. “Hard to Be Cool (In a Mini-Van)” is a clever tune many will easily relate to, while Duane Allen’s warm, smooth voice delivers an emotional punch on the poignant ballad “Until You Get There.” He also takes the lead on the compelling closer, “Did I Make a Difference.” Somehow, Allen, Joe Bonsall, Richard Sterban and William Lee Golden are all singing better than ever, and they’ve put those distinctive voices to good use on this great collection. Front Row SeatsBillboard
