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Put the O Back in Country
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075021030763
Label: Universal South
Manufacturer: Universal South
MPN: 000381602
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Universal South
Release Date: March 01, 2005
Studio: Universal South
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Editorial Review:
Famous since infancy for his legendary parents, Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, Shooter Jennings arrives at his inevitable debut with the weight of the gods on his shoulders. He attempts to point up his heritage--rather than be crushed by the weight of it--by inviting George Jones and Hank Williams Jr. to appear in spoken-word bits which bookend the record. (The Possum also contributes a weak cameo on "4th of July.") But such shilling comes off as exactly what it is, and the listener knows to expect a song about how awful Nashville is and how modern country just ain't got no soul. Jennings does not disappoint--in fact, he's got a couple tunes like that (the Neil Young-based title track and "Solid Country Gold"), and he also obliges with an Outlaw penchant for self-mythologizing ("Busted in Baylor County," about being jailed for speeding and smoking). The younger Jennings doesn't have his father's commanding baritone, his mother's delicate balance of pathos and strength, or even their natural songwriting ability, though he blends Southern rock and hillbilly with ease, and demonstrates a wicked sense of humor on "Manifesto No. 1," in which sex and Jesus share equal time. But his uneven bow ultimately ingratiates for its honesty. In presenting a vulnerable self-portrait as a rootless, restless man, burning up the road to try to outrun his own heartache and confusion, Shooter honors his heritage in the best livin', lovin', and losin' tradition. --Alanna Nash
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - people are nuts
I have no clue how people, who say they like country dislike this. This is a country album in the tradition of waylon and hank Jr. You can go on and on about blood lines. Both him and hank III are country royalty, but it has nothing to do with it. Shooter is good old have fun country and this album is a 5 star testament to it.
Rating: - Even For Non-Country
I am not a country music fan but I love this CD. There are some very country sounding songs on it but there are also some that have more of a southern rock/outlaw country feel. Check it out!
Rating: - Shooter put's the O back alright!
I reccomend this album for anybody who likes a lot of classic and "outlaw" country and Southern Rock. This is like Lynyrd Skynyrd meets Waylon Jennings, though you can only tell a hint of his Daddy's influence. This whole album is good. But IF I had to choose just a few songs that are "highlights" I'd have to go with..."4th of July," "Lonesome Blues," "Sweet Savanah," "Solid Country Gold," and "Southern Comfort."
Rating: - Shooter deserves more radio play
This album is a great introduction to Shooter. If you do not have to be force fed your country music from the radio, you will love this album.
Rating:  - Decent
Though I've read this album was recorded after Electric Rodeo, it isn't nearly as good. Every song on Electric Rodeo is solid, while this one only has its moments. If you owned Electric Rodeo first and think you need to have this one as well, you don't. But "Daddy's Farm" is a good one.
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