CD REVIEW — Mark Chesnutt Stays True To Traditional Country Sound
A favorite classic revived with a warm, rich voice, Heard It In A Love Song is a perfect fit for a voice like Chesnutt’s. That song reminds the listener that they like to dance. He balances the CD with some wonderful ballads in A Hard Secret To Keep and Dreaming My Dreams With You, highlighting the strings.
Listening to the sassy feel of That Good That Bad or the playful style of You Can’t Find Many Kissers makes it impossible to sit still, whether that means a bit of foot-tapping in time or an all-out swing, the songs are fun and refreshing with that same traditional country sound.
Overall, the CD offers a very traditional sound that is so lacking today in country music. It brings the cheatin’ song, the drinkin’ song, and the dancing song. Chesnutt reminds us of what it is we like about country music by remaining true to the traditional sound. His music and that unique, round voice invoke emotion, making Heard It In A Love Song one of those CDs that is a must for a good collection.
