5TH GEAR - BRAD PAISLEY
After four studio albums and a Christmas release, Paisley and longtime producer Frank Rogers have it down: Mix a big dose of Paisley’s quirky humor with his wicked guitar playing, throw in a few introspective ballads, and you’ve got a smash album. That’s not to say Paisley’s albums are formulaic. Rather, he knows the right buttons to push with his audience. “Online” may be the first country song about Internet chat rooms (”I grow another foot and I lose a bunch of weight everytime I log in”). Carrie Underwood joins in on the gorgeous “Oh Love,” while the Kung Pao Buckaroos (Little Jimmie Dickens, Bill Anderson and Vince Gill) guest on “Bigger Fish to Fry.” First single “Ticks” has been a quick chart climber for Paisley; “Mr. Policeman” and “Throttleneck” are barnburners that showcase his instrumental prowess. Source: Billboard
