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Taking the Long Way by Chicks (CD, 2006)
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I miss the CW emphasis, but these women are so talented, it's natural for them to explore all their musical tastes and abilities. As always, this album is well-constructed and admirably performed. I like and respect the Chicks -- and bought,listened to, and asked DJs to play their music throughout the "rough" period after their anti-Bush comment in England. This album, though, seems to be a continuation of that or attempt at convincing everyone of their right to speak out and oppose an administration they disagree with. I say, let's get on with their careers and our listening enjoyment -- there are so many ways to handle dissent, and though much of the media just had to play that one up really big, I think they're no different from others in the limelight, who feel free (as they should) to voice opinions, but are, after all, entertainers, not those running our country. So let them be entertainers -- and we need to do our job (i.e., VOTE) to remove from office those politicians we feel are acting against our wishes.Read full review
“Taking The Long Way” is not the clean crisp acoustic sound that drew me to the Dixie Chicks when I first heard their “Home” CD. Of course, my attention was first drawn to these talented young women because of the news of a comment they made about the President during a European tour date. I did not agree that they would speak out especially outside the country. However, when I heard they were being Black Balled in on many radio stations and their CD’s taken off shelves, I went out and bought “Home” to show support for their right of free speech. Little did I know how much I would love this “Home” CD. “Taking The Long Way” is just different and now that I am over that fact that it is a little less acoustic sound and more electric Power (Remember when we first heard Blond on Blond by Dylan), I am enjoying it. Some of these songs and “Not Ready to Make Nice” in particular will be historic, and agree with this response or not, will be a study in the power and importance of this art form. Some years from now some of these songs will be on a short list of important social/political songs right next to Woody Guthrie. This land IS your land! Thank you ladies.Read full review
I have been a chicks fan for a long time. I have been waiting for a long time for this new CD from them......Its very,very country...A lot about relationships,love and people....No pop or real up tempo singles on here...Even the title track dosen't hold up to the typical (chicks) style of pop-up tempo SONG....The last 4 or 5 tracks I like the best....Musicaly I thinks its very deep...But after the (HOME)--CD that came out 3 years ago they concerts have changed--all too serious at times....But they still pour there hearts out into there Music and she does sing her ass off on this CD. I give it an 8 out of 10....... PS,,,,,,But why Rick Ruben for a producer?????
I have always been a fan of the Dixie Chicks and will admit that I simply could not fathom all the flap made over Natalie Main's use of free speech just because she expressed what was, at the time, an unpopular sentiment. Because we get two different free internet radio services from our IP, buying CDs has moved way down on my list of must haves for quite some time; however, when I heard that the Chicks had released a new CD and that the country stations around the nation were still blacklisting them, I had to buy it. Ok, call me a rebel, too! I am soooo glad that I did! Not only is it a fabulous listening experience whether one is a fan of country music or not, it is even more importantly an audio testament to the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and suffering the consequences for having done so. Those beliefs take a variety of forms in the songs, but the overriding theme is that we should never regret standing up for what we believe in. If you haven't bought it yet, let me recommend that you do. If you have ever expressed an "unpopular" opinion, this CD is definitely for you.Read full review
Three years after the controversy surrounding the Home tour, the Dixie Chicks are back with a bang on their latest studio album, Taking the Long Way. Receiving some songwriting and musical help from friends like Neil Finn, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Chad Smith, Don Wilson, and Pete Yorn, the Chicks' Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Robison deliver an incredible, mature record destined for success, one that will greatly please long time fans and win over some new converts. This is the Dixie Chicks at their best, and it's been a long time coming. The Long Way Around kicks off the album with a beautiful melody and chorus, with some of their strongest vocal harmonies ever set against a wonderful Tom Petty-like guitar sound. This is the way albums should begin. Easy Silence is a tender piano ballad with some beautiful violin and a great vocal by Natalie. Not Easy To Make Nice delves into some tough lyrics,"they say time heals everything..but I'm still waiting" but surrounds it in some unbelievably gentle strings and a great chorus. Everybody Knows and Bitter End are more traditional country ballads, while Lullaby is a 6-minute track that pays homage to its title. Lubbock or Leave It is a banjo-driven rockabilly track that will make you move on the dance floor, even as the cleverly sarcastic lyrics make you listen a few more times. Silent House and Favorite Year are ballads that touch on the loss of family and friends. Voice Inside My Head combines acoustic and a wonderful slide guitar with a endearing chorus, "everytime I'm feeling down, I wonder what would it be like with you around." This Cali-beach sound continues on the slinky track I Like It, before slowing down on the bluesy ballad Baby Hold On (with John Mayer on lead guitar) and So Hard (a song which grows on you with every listen). The album closes with the uplifting and soulful I Hope, with its church organ and choral sound. A great way to end this amazing album. Producer Rob Rubin concentrates the Dixie Chicks sound, drawing out the best of their songwriting and musical ability and making the tracks tighter and more focused. Its 14 tracks clock in at a lengthy 68 minutes, averaging about 4 minutes a song, a nice change in an industry where 45 minute records are the norm. Vocally the ladies are as wonderful as always, but their musicianship also impresses here. They have matured greatly in their songwriting and their lyrics, creating a distinct emotional palette that grows with every listen. Love or hate their politics, as musicians they make some of the best music today. Highly Recommended and one of 2006's Top 5 albums.Read full review
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