Comments on: Darius Rucker, Learn to Live

By: Kevin Wayne

Kevin Wayne — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:23:42 +0000

I give this 5 out of 5 stars!!!
I was a little hesitant at first when I heard he was putting out a country album but just like these pop stars crossing over (Michelle branch,Jessica Simpson) he delivers a righteous country sound with great vocals and lyrics. I love it.Just give it a try.

By: Brandon Haney

Brandon Haney — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:17:07 +0000

I must be missing something. I rarely get chills when listening to music, but the song referred to in this review, “It Won’t Be Like This for Long”, literally gave me chills…and I don’t even have children. I have been listening to country music my entire life. I am 27 and love George Strait, Sugarland, Jake Owen, Gary Allan, Garth Brooks, etc…this is probably one of the best albums I have ever listened to. I was once a huge Hootie fan, but this is country music at its best. Darius Rucker is here to stay and we should all get out and support him. I advise to buy this album ASAP!!!

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:25:33 +0000

I thought people might be interested in these interview clips from Darius Rucker. I especially enjoyed the story about when he went to see a Foster & Lloyd show, but he also talks about Jamey Johnson and Carrie Underwood.

By: Texrat

Texrat — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:16:44 +0000

Don’t believe the negativity of this review or the comments, folks. The album is worth listening to. You can actually hear the whole thing free at CMT’s site. Try it. You’ll like it.

4-1/2 stars, not 3.

By: breezy

breezy — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:28:03 +0000

I also love this album. I have never heard darius; voice sound better. i feel he has found his true fit. i can listen to it from front to back and love every song. i also love the bonus song on itunes. “thank you” way to go darius!! i also just read in another article that darius wanted to make it more traditional country but his label held him back and that was a quote from the president of the label. anyway great job!

By: J.D. Pynn

J.D. Pynn — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:49:20 +0000

This is an extremely catchy, memorable record. I found it yesterday, and I haven’t been able to put it down since. This review tries to be fair, but it’s a pessimist’s take. I find many, many more redeeming qualities in this album than the reviewer. Strong lyrics, great vocals, good sound. There are several (yes, at least 6 or 7 tracks) that should prove to be radio hits, and the album is a perfect package.

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:03:24 +0000

I got a copy of this album today from the station I work for. While I can’t say that I love all the tracks yet, the couple of stand-outs are already in heavy rotation for me. ‘Drinkin and Dialin’ and ‘All I Want’ are first-class. I need to listen to it again before I pick any other favorites – those are the two that jumped off the page …

By: Matt B

Matt B — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:04:37 +0000

Blake,

Nice review here and I generally agree with your assessment of it. I just reviewed it (hence why I didn’t comment on it before now) and would probably give this record a 3.5-4 star rating. I see it as a gigantic, radio-hit packed album. I think “I Hope They Get To Me In Time” has a lyric that hasn’t been done all too often and for that it should be a smash hit.

By: Nick Marchese

Nick Marchese — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:46:39 +0000

I think to rate this album any less than 5 stars is a travesty. This album has at least 4-5 songs that will easily see the top 10 and it is one of the best albums of the year by far!
If you’re a Hootie and the Blowfish fan, you are gonna love this album.
If you’re looking for a new flavor, unlike the cookie cutting Nashville machine, you will appreciate this album for its uniqueness.

Don’t go by the opinions on here, go check it out for yourself!

Darius, job well done my man!

By: Trailer

Trailer — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:22:08 +0000

I’m still going to check this out, but I’m looking forward to it a little less. It sounds like the vultures of Nashville got to Hootie.