Comments on: Single Review: Jamey Johnson, “Heartache”

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Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:50:39 +0000

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By: Kevin John Coyne

Kevin John Coyne — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 03:15:31 +0000

“Mental Revenge” is one of those songs that I have many versions of. It provides a good template for each artist’s psyche, in a weird way.

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:41:14 +0000

I remember my Dad playing ‘Another One Bites The Dust’ by Queen a lot, and that song used to scare my young self into terrors. I can’t pin down why – I’ve been thinking about it again – but my guess is it was mostly the sinister-sounding bass lines combined with lines like ‘Hey, I’m gonna get you too’. I had forgotten about that.

Back to Johnson, I am a little surprised this was released as the next single. After two failed singles from this album, I was betting on Jamey’s cover of ‘Set Em Joe’ or even the title track to be released as a way to mine at least one radio hit from this album. And while this is not my favorite from the album, I like it a lot, and couldn’t agree with Kevin’s review more. Especially digging the Anthony Hopkins reference.

By: Jon G.

Jon G. — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:01:00 +0000

This is one of my very favorite tracks from ‘The Guitar Song.’ It’s definitely the one I listen to the most. I think I’d have given it an A-.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:50:43 +0000

Enjoyed reading the review and the “Heartache” lyrics. Seems a bit weird that Rivers Rutherford co-wrote this w JJ and also co-wrote “Brown Chicken Brown Cow”. We all have bad days.

Thanks for mentioning “Maneater”. Love that song so I’ll play some H&O today. Those guys still sound great. Saw their “Live at the Troubadour” show from ’08 on TV about a year ago. Suzy B may have been only #65 on your greatest women of country list but she’s #1 on mine.

By: Greg M

Greg M — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:06:40 +0000

Heartache is my favorite song on the album. It is creepy, haunting, and downright cleaverly written. I’m glad it’s getting a review, even though I wonder if this song get’s a B+, what get’s an A?

By: Ben Foster

Ben Foster — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:32:25 +0000

Great review. Yes, this song is definitely a bit creepy, but Jamey is an expert at pulling off dark subject matter like this. (He is clearly the polar opposite of artists like Sugarland, Martina McBride, and Kellie Pickler)

That said, it’s still incredible that such a Heartache doesn’t melt at the sweet sounds of Suzy Bogguss. Love that song!

By the way, props for the way you’ve been keeping up with the daily posts and fulfilling your New Year’s Resolution! I’ve enjoyed getting to read new CU posts on a more frequent basis than before.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:25:33 +0000

Agreed.

Love his version of “Mental Revenge” too.

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:17:57 +0000

Totally agree. It works because Johnson goes all the way with his particular persona, which is already over-the-top in its way. This is my favorite Jamey Johnson mode – it’s the same one he’s in on “Mental Revenge.”