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Brad Paisley might be one of contemporary country's master wordsmiths, but on his fifth album, he hardly says a word. With "Play," a largely instrumental collection, Paisley shows off his jaw-dropping musical chops. Despite the fret board fireworks, this is an honest love letter to the art of making music. Paisley covers an impressively broad stylistic range that includes the ghost-surfers-in-the-sky vibe of "Turf's Up," the hard Texas blues of "Playing With Fire" and the sweet balladry of "Kim," a wordless love song for his wife. He might be out of his league vocally in his duet with B.B. King on one of the blues great's signature tunes; both still manage to "Let the Good Times Roll" anyway....full text |
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| Billboard |
| Brad Paisley's mostly instrumental new set, which chronicles his self-described "love affair with the guitar," is both outstanding and diverse. The first single, "Start a Band," with Keith Urban is catchy but just scratches the surface of the project, which includes appearances by the late Buck Owens, B.B. King, Steve Wariner, Vince Gill and Albert Lee. While songs like "Let the Good Times Roll" (with King) and "Playing With Fire" transport listeners to a smoky bar, the nostalgic "Turf's Up" is an impressive tribute to the surf instrumentals of early rock'n'roll. "Come On In," a duet with Owens, is a pleasant find and fitting tribute. Based on a demo Owens recorded before his death, Paisley's song brings an old friend back to life with the utmost respect. —Ken Tucker...full text |
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| Courant |
| His songwriting chops are sufficiently flexible to produce humor on "The Fishing Song" and the heart wrenching of "Whiskey Lullaby," but the musical tool Brad Paisley employs most consistently is his fluid and free-flowing way with an electric guitar. He gives indulges that portion of his muse on the instrumental-centric "Play" while also managing to deliver a collection that is consistently lively and fun....full text |
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