Comments on: Rascal Flatts, Greatest Hits Volume 1

By: K

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:42:37 +0000

What “artistic merit” are you reffering to, Kevin? Better lyrics? Better Harmonies? Better production?

Yes, RF has had some washup songs, I’ll admit, but not that many. What about “These Days, “I Melt, Maberry, Skin, Winner At A Losing Game, I’m Movin On, Prayin For Daylight…And, the fact that you say these guys are among “C-list pop stars are among modern country’s most baffling muses”

I’d like to know what you find so “baffling” about thier sucess, Kevin? They play to millions of fans every year, sell millions of records, and are known widely outside the country genre. They write much of their own music, play their own insturments, and produce thier own records.

Yes, Shedaisy writes the majority of thier music, but that’s about it. And, how did you not mention their version of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas? It’s completly flawless, yet you fail to mention it? It proves these guys CAN SING and still no mention…

By: Kevin J. Coyne

Kevin J. Coyne — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:37:07 +0000

Simple, K. I don’t care how country the music is. I only care how well it’s made. Where we disagree is on the artistry. I think SHeDaisy’s work simply has more artistic merit than Rascal Flatts’ work, at least as presented on their hits collections.

By: K

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:24:17 +0000

And, Kevin, I’d love to know why you gave Shedaisy’s Greatest Hits more stars than this one? Both albums contain hits, both contain artistry, what excatly did Shedaisy’s album do that was any “better” than this collection?

By: K

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:53:27 +0000

Although I was slightly dissapointed in this album, I am disgusted at this scathing review. It’s almost as if tbe reviewer took every RF song he’s ever hated and tore it down right here.
The guys have real gems on this album that I’m afraid you overlooked:
These Days: Fantastic love song, and it is perfect for Gary’s voice
I Melt: Amazing love song that is sung with very powerful conviction.
Mayberry: Great song with excellent harmonies
Prayin For Daylight: Very catchy, fun song

Everything else is sort of boring, but hey RF made all the songs their own.

And the Christmas tracks are excellent. Anyone who says these guys can’t sing after listening to their Accapella version of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” doesn’t know true talent.

By: Blake Boldt

Blake Boldt — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:57:36 +0000

I’ve never been a fan of the tone in LeVox’s voice, but “I’m Moving On” and “Bless the Broken Road” are terrific songs regardless of the singer, and he performs them well with just the right mix of emotion and restraint.

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:52:02 +0000

Leeann, He probably has/likes “Bless The Broken Road” and “I’m Movin’ On” or “Mayberry”

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:39:53 +0000

I will admit that I do own three RF songs.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:38:31 +0000

I have to know: What couple of songs does Paul W. Dennis find worthwhile from Rascal Flatts?:)

By: Paul W Dennis

Paul W Dennis — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:30:42 +0000

The true value of this album is to non-fans such as myself. Since “even a blind pig finds an acorn occasionally”, even Rascal Flatts has had a couple of worthwhile songs and this is the way to pick them up cheaply (if you buy during the initial release week)

By: Soul Miner's Daughter

Soul Miner's Daughter — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:00:55 +0000

The only prize in cds like this, or anything Rascal Flatts for that matter, is that we get reviews like this!
Love it!
Kudos to Kevin!