Jake Owen - Days Of Gold

 

Here is what I thought of Jake Owen's new album, “Days Of Gold.” Remember – all scores are out of a possible 10 points.

“Days Of Gold” - Now THIS is how you open an album. Fast and fun lyrics, the tempo is rocking while remaining country to the core. I can totally see me listening to this with my Southern gal pal down in Mississippi as we drink by the pool.   Score: 10

“Beachin'” - Meh. I don't really like when singers talk during a song. If I want to hear a story told to me I would go to a library. The lyrics are rather drab and the groove is just too laid back for me. Score: 4

“1972” - Ooh Jake! You are a saucy one! Very clever lyrics mix with a fun beat to create a very engaging and sexy song. I love when country artists work blue.     Score: 10

“Ghost Town” - Another well written upbeat song. I love a well written song and these lyrics are very clever. This cold be a monster radio hit for Jake. I can totally hear this on WIL-FM. Score: 10

“Life Of The Party” - This is a pretty great song. I could relate to the lyrics, the vocals are dripping with emotional realness, and the melody got stuck in my head. But here's the problem – it isn't as good as the majority of the songs on the album so far. So while it is a good song, it can get lost among the stellar songs on the album. Score: 9

“Good Timing” - Another middle of the road song. The lyrics are top notch and the music is fabulous, but there goes Jake almost doing that talk-singing thing again. It was borderline, but it was there. I liked this song, but I didn't love this song. That said, this could be another radio hit for Jake. Score: 7

“Tall Glass Of Something” - This song had me hooked from the opening line. By far my favorite track of the album thus far. Brilliant lyrics, kick ass music and another flawless vocal delivery. This song got my hips swerving and made me look for my bottle of Jagger. Score: 10

“One Little Kiss (Never Killed Nobody)” - A fine enough ballad. The lyrics are above average. The song just lacked something – I can't put my finger on it, but there is an emotional element missing. Score: 7

“What We Ain't Got” - Attention congregation. Please turn to page 777 in your hymn books as Jake sings the gospel to us all. This is what I was talking about the last song. This song is brimming with emotional realness as Jake sings about love lost. I had to listen to this ballad three times – it is THAT beautiful. Preach on brother Jake! Score: 10

“Tipsy” - Na-uh Jake. I am not buying it. After you serve such a heavenly treat on the last track, then you are going to turn around and give me filler? Knowing how deep you can go and then you serve up this kind of makes me mad. Don't get me wrong, it is a fine enough song, just one that I can easily forget. Now that I have your number, I am going to expect excellence from you. Score: 7

“Drivin' All Night” - Stunning. That is what this upbeat love song is – stunning. I am obsessed with the vocal delivery on this track. I don't think I have ever heard a singer who entrances me so much. Lyrics are top shelf and the music is equally fantastic. Now THIS should be a monster radio hit. Score: 10

“Sure Feels Right” - A nice soft landing to end the album. Nice enough song, but for real Jake can you stop saying “tipsy.” I have heard it throughout the album and am over it. Score: 7

Average Track Score: 8.4. Would I recommend this to my friends? That's a given – YES! I am so in love with this album. It is going to be hard to pick just three to add to my personal playlist.

Escalader,

Jim

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