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  • Summary: The third full-length release for the Missouri country singer features guest appearances from Little Big Town and Lee Ann Womack.
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Kiss You Tonight
I catch myself wishing You were whispering my name Every star, every scar Every mark upon my heart Up and fades away I feel myself... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Apr 9, 2014
    91
    At times the slower tempos make the album feel longer than it actually is, but it’s never dull.
  2. Apr 9, 2014
    70
    In many instances that willingness to change things up has resulted in a more conventional record, with well-executed but standard-issue, radio-ready country-pop.
  3. 70
    Though he’s reportedly less than eager to release a ballad, some of the best moments of I’m a Fire are “Burnin’ Bed,” written by powerhouse Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, that boasts a beautiful, progressive chorus and “The Secret,” that deals in death, infidelity and hidden love.
  4. Apr 9, 2014
    60
    When it comes to the overall sound and demeanor of the album, which in some ways means it all syncs up in a generally satisfying way.
  5. Apr 9, 2014
    60
    It may not deliver a knockout punch but it's not intended to be powerful; it's a grower, sounding better with repeated exposure, repeated listens revealing the craft in the songs and the subtlety in Nail's execution.
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  1. Apr 14, 2014
    2
    4 months in and "Secret" is still the best country song I've heard since Clark's Hold my hand and Musgraves' Merry Go Round. This is why "I'm4 months in and "Secret" is still the best country song I've heard since Clark's Hold my hand and Musgraves' Merry Go Round. This is why "I'm a fire" is just so disappointing. David Nail is capable of of being the best male song writer in Country. We all know that he can sing with the best of them but beside "Secret," the rest of the material is poor, cheesy, and typical. Don't waste your money; buy the secret and let's hope Nail and Scooter write all the songs on the next album. Expand