Comments on: Retro Single Review: Shania Twain, “That Don’t Impress Me Much”

By: Jake J

Jake J — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:08:44 +0000

Still a great song and I don’t know but I think the Brad Pitt has even more relevance today haha.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:49:34 +0000

Great review of a great song. This is definitely a feminist song without the overdrawn drama. It makes it point without going over the top.

By: Ben Foster

Ben Foster — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:26:51 +0000

I enjoy both versions of the song, though the country version tends to get the most play. Nice summary of the lyrics, and of the distinct Shania perspective found within. Nice work on the part of both Leeann and Kevin.

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:37 +0000

After “Any Man of Mine” and “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”, I’d call this the #3 Shania Twain essential single. Excellent reviews, Leeann and Kevin.

By: Sweetcheeks

Sweetcheeks — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:22:16 +0000

I like that Leeann points out that Twain’s empowering attitude doesn’t come through violence or revenge. That makes it a lot more believable and easy to sympathize with than the Miranda Lambert-schtick (“Gunpowder and Lead,”) or Loretta Lynn’s “Fist City” type songs. The songs that equate female [or male] empowerment with violence are generally not so cool (Though I do like “Goodbye Earl” by the Dixie Chicks). The empowered woman that Shania represents is one I can embrace, although at times she seems obsessed with zits, pantylines, pantyhose and other such stuff. Overall, I think Shania represents a major step forward in terms of how country music represents women.