That Lonesome Song

I first saw Jamey Johnson on a country video and immediately purchased his new album "That Lonesome Song." I love his sound. I describe him as a cross between Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. He has that old style soulfulness you won't find on the top 40 list.

I haven't been into country music for a while. I grew up on the real country music of the 50's, 60's and 70's but after that the music changed and I moved on. Well, I'm back and Jamey Johnson is one of the main reasons. "That Lonesome Song" is a true country album that sounds fresh and modern while maintaining the old flavor of the country greats. If you like country music, or just like music, you will LOVE this album!

I haven't purchased an album in years, because there's maybe a good song or two on it and not much else but filler. This album is fantastic and I can't listen to it enough. He is a true "bad @$$" poet with this intimate album based on his real life experiences. Nothing fake about it, he is a long overlooked singer/songwriter, and with this album he should be brought to light. It deserves to be "Album of the Year."

Jayme has soul, which is what's missing in so much music out on the radio today. I would recommend this to any classic country listener 100 times over!

Bought this album a few weeks ago on the strength of "In Color". Hey, I know a finely crafted song when I hear one! But on a holiday road trip, this one CD was listened to non-stop from Bakersfield to Tucson! What an awesome collection of songs, sounds, and images. Favorites include "Mowin' Down the Roses", "The Door is Always Open", "In Color", "That Lonesome Song", "Women", "Between Jennings and Jones". "That Lonesome Song" just kills me. If you are a fan of authentic country music and enjoy listening to somewhat more rough/hard edge country, rather than the standard radio "hits", this is it. Don't get me wrong though, sure am happy to hear "In Color" getting radio recognition - this artist deserves it! I was also pleasantly surprised to find one of his writing/playing buddies is Bobby Pinson, who I also think is one of the most underrated singer/songwriters in country music today. Pick up this CD now, Jamey Johnson is a treasure!!

Any fan of country music is advised to pick up this CD. Jamey Johnson was written many songs for other singers, George Straight and Trace Adkins just to mention a few. His first hit of this CD is You should have seen it in color and I anticipate a couple other songs on this CD will also climb the charts. Mark