What I Do

EMAIL PRINTby Alan Jackson

10.0 User Score:

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Album Info

Label: Arista

Release Date: 07 September 2004

Discs: 1 disc

Genre(s): Country

Summary

One of the rare country music stars who is both a critical and commercial success (and without crossing over into pop), Jackson returns with a follow-up to his huge 2002 hit 'Drive.'

Also By This Artist: Good Time Like Red On A Rose Precious Memories

Also On The Web: Official Artist Site

What The Critics Said

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Blender

Could be the best album he's ever made. [Dec 2004, p.146]

All Music Guide

What I Do feels like one of Jackson's most assured and best albums, proof positive that he's the best mainstream country singer of this decade.

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Entertainment Weekly

Reaffirms his position as one of the genre's most believable balladeers. [17 Sep 2004, p.78]

The New York Times

He often starts with a familiar scenario or sentiment, then finds a way to wriggle free of predictability without giving up on the initial idea.

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Los Angeles Times

Even when the emotions don't run especially deep, Jackson always sounds as though he means every word and gives those words his utmost respect. [5 Sep 2004]

Village Voice

The enjoyable What I Do is similarly assured and clunker-free, but it also returns to the emotional compression that Drive often detoured.

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Amazon.com

As a whole, the album stands as a benediction to an artist whose integrity and success has prevailed in the face of endless trends and fads that have swept away many lesser talents.

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Rolling Stone

A solid disc that lacks some of the emotional punch of 2002's Drive.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes

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Robin P gave it a10:
This is one of the best albums in the Alan Jackson series. I still can't get some of the song out of my head.

Catherine C gave it a10:
Again Alan has touched my Heart, I love All his songs and will continue to purchase and listen to ALL his music. Seen Alan in Concert one year on New Year's EVE, in Brownwood Texas, AWESOME!! I was a school teacher at that time and am now a Right of Way Agent. He has a very Special Family too. His wife is so Beautiful! As Well as Alan being Very Handsome! Love his Band Too!Love his Country Style!

Nick M gave it a10:
Another amazing cd for alan! the first time i listened to this cd, i immediatly started it over and played it again. theres not a single negative comment that i can make about this cd.

bobby h gave it a 10:
Not a bad song on this CD. Easily has 6-7 singles that could hit #1. The title song, already a huge hit, isn't even the best song on the CD. "My Best Friend" and "Drugs or Jesus" showcase McGraws best vocals ever. And "Back When", though maybe difficult to get on the radio, is pure country and the best song about longing for past times that has come out in recent years.

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