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Los Angeles TimesA refreshingly honest outing that still maintains a high fun factor. [15 May 2005]
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One of his very best records.
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BlenderKeith and co-writer Scotty Emerick can't resist country cliches, but at least they use them brilliantly. [Jul 2005, p.118]
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Rolling StoneThe most downbeat record he's ever made, with none of his usual humor. [19 May 2005, p.81]
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Entertainment WeeklyA solid old-school effort with a Ph.D. in pain. [20 May 2005, p.77]
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With the macho posturing out of the way, it makes it easier to appreciate his powerful voice and million-dollar arrangements.
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Honkytonk University is one missed opportunity after another.
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The New York TimesPart of his appeal is that he's never totally believable: on previous albums, you had the feeling that he wasn't quite as hard as he first seemed; on this one, you get the feeling he's not quite as soft. [16 May 2005]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 8 out of 23
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Mixed: 2 out of 23
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Negative: 13 out of 23
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JeffMOct 24, 2005If you don't like this cd you dont like country. His most well rounded effort.
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SamDOct 11, 2005
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BenjaminTAug 31, 2005