Expédition What I Do by Jackson Alan NEUF

Tracks:
Too Much of a Good Thing
Rainy Day In June
USA Today
If Love Was a River
If French Fries Were Fat Free
You Dont Have To Paint Me a Picture
There Ya Go
Talkin Song Repair Blues, The
Strong Enough
Monday Morning Church
Burnin the Honky Tonks Down
To Do What I Do [Live At the 2004 Flameworthy Awards] - (live)

Performer Notes:

• Personnel: Alan Jackson (acoustic guitar); Bruce Watkins (acoustic guitar, banjo); Tony Stephens, Tom Rutledge (acoustic guitar); Danny Groah, Brent Mason (electric guitar); Paul Franklin (steel guitar, lap steel guitar); Robbie Flint, Lloyd Green (steel guitar); Stuart Duncan (mandolin, fiddle); Dave Kelly (mandolin); Dave Gaylord (fiddle); Jelly Roll Johnson (harmonica); Monty Parkey, Matt Rollings, Hargus "Pig" Robbins (piano); Bruce Rutherford, Eddie Bayers Jr. (drums); Shannon Wright , John Wesley Ryles, Patty Loveless, Adam Wright, Richard Sterban, Monty Allen (background vocals).
• Audio Mixer: John Kelton.
• Recording information: Emerald Entertainments Tracking Room (2004); Gaylord Entertainment Center, Nashville, TN (2004); Starstruck Studios (2004); The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL (2004); The Sound Station (2004); Wedgwood Sound, Nashville, TN (2004).
• Photographer: Russ Harrington.
• Ever since he first emerged in the late 1980s as a tradition-conscious alternative to the country-crossover "hat acts" overrunning Nashville, singer/songwriter Alan Jackson has turned out remarkably consistent records full of solid, often self-penned tunes that connect with both old-school country fans and those with more mainstream tastes. Accordingly, WHAT I DO contains no rock/pop trappings, "modern" production touches, or gimmicky songs. Rather, its an album of direct, heartfelt sentiments expressed with equal amounts of emotional honesty and tasteful understatement.
• "Strong Enough" and the aptly titled "Burnin the Honky Tonks Down" have the classic honky-tonk flavor that makes Jacksons roots in Merle Haggard-style 60s country plain. The heartbreaking, expertly crafted "Monday Morning Church" and the quietly inspirational "There Ya Go" are prime examples of Jacksons easy, graceful balladic touch, while "The Talkin Song Repair Blues" bears echoes of Shel Silverstein and shows the singers well developed sense of humor. WHAT I DO is emblematic of Jacksons career--a case study in how to achieve large-scale success in contemporary country without resorting to crass commercialism.

Professional Reviews: Rolling Stone (p.90) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Jackson exudes a warm, fatherly vibe. Restraint is this fifteen-year veterans greatest gift as a vocalist..."

Entertainment Weekly (p.78) - "His new record reaffirms his position as one of the genres most believable balladeers..." - Grade: B+

Producer: Keith Stegall

Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo

Country: USA

Studio/Live: Studio

Guest Artist: Patty Loveless

Release Date: 1 April, 2010

Label: Sony Bmg Special Markets

Dimensions: 12.5 x 14.2 x 1 centimeters (0.05 kg)