Random Track of the Day
Friday, August 5 2011
Well, after some pretty weird selections over the last few days, at least we have a proper song today. Granted, it's country, not my favourite genre, but this guy is all right. When you're born as a guy with the name Tracy, what can you do but change it to Trace, as he did. Trace Adkins has become one of the most popular and successful country artists in the last ten years, and this is from his second greatest hits collection. Fans of “The Apprentice” (like me) may have seen him on the “celebrity” version of the US series, where he came second, and proved what a nice, down-to-earth guy he is. This track is apparently only available on this compilation, which is titled after it. “American man”, by Trace Adkins.
American man --- Trace Adkins --- from “American man : Greatest Hits Volume II” on Capitol Nashville
A real blue-collar ballad in the mould of Springsteen and Earle, it's a song in praise of the workingman, with lots of steel guitar and harmonica. It's a little bit of a crossover, as there are some obvious rock tropes in there too, and as a track it's quite enjoyable, if not exactly standout. Some nice guitar and especially slide guitar in the track, and Trace's voice is tough and authoritative, like the man himself. Tell him yourself if you don't like this song --- if you dare!
