What I Do - Alan Jackson
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  • 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.'

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Blender
    90
    Could be the best album he's ever made. [Dec 2004, p.146]
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  2. The New York Times
    80
    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.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    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]
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  4. Rolling Stone
    60
    A solid disc that lacks some of the emotional punch of 2002's Drive.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. bobbyh
    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.… Expand
  2. NickM
    10
    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.… Expand
  3. CatherineC
    10
    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!… Expand
  4. RobinP
    10
    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.

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