Dwight Yoakam - Dwightyoakamacoustic.Net
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Artist: Dwight YoakamEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2000-05-30
Music Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Soundtracks:
- Bury Me
- 1,000 Miles
- Little Sister
- Please, Please Baby
- It Won't Hurt
- I'll Be Gone
- Johnson's Love
- Little Ways
- This Drinkin' Will Kill Me
- Nothing's Changed Here
- Throughout All Time
- Sad, Sad Music
- It Only Hurts When I Cry
- Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room [She Wore Red Dresses]
- The Distance Between You And Me
- A Thousand Miles From Nowhere
- Two Doors Down
- Readin', Rightin', Rt. 23
- If There Was A Way
- Fast As You
- Home For Sale
- A Long Way Home
- Lonesome Roads
- Things Change
- Guitars, Cadillacs
Music reviews of Dwightyoakamacoustic.Net
Music Review: A Stunning Acoustic Album
Rating: 5 Stars
Despite his immense talent as a singer-songwriter, Dwight Yoakam truly lacks the respect he deserves in the music industry. Nashville has all but completely ignored him for over ten years, some alt.country fans try to discredit him because he's got a traditional side and because he's achieved mainstream success in the past, and some country purists would argue that he's too alternative to be considered traditional country. But his eclectic, unpredictable style is what makes him most admirable and accessible to many fans. His music has always been exciting and even his most dedicated admirers can never guess what his next move will be. Dwightyoakamacoustic.net is full of Dwight's own spontaneity, as well as many other wonderful surprises.
If you haven't yet noticed, this album is an all-acoustic journey through 12 years of Dwight's music. Songs from his red-hot 1986 debut Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc. Etc. to 1998's wonderful A Long Way Home and virtually everything in between have been selected and reworked acoustically. However, it's unfortunate that none of the songs from the great album Gone made their way onto this CD. It's the only studio album up to the release of dwightyoakamacoustic.net that isn't represented here. You'd think that with 25 tracks, they'd be able to include at least one song from that album. Still, it's a minor flaw that's easily forgivable considering all this album has to offer.
Dwightyoakamacoustic.net relies completely on the power of Dwight's unique voice, great guitar skills, and unparalleled songwriting abilities. Every song here was written by Dwight except for "Little Sister" (an Elvis classic written by Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman). "Nothing's Changed Here" and "Two Doors Down" were both co-written by Dwight & Kostas, while "It Only Hurts When I Cry" was co-written by Dwight & the late Roger Miller. Other than that, all the lyrics are provided by the man himself. And what's great about this CD is that without his hard rocking band backing him up, you can really understand this power of his lyrics to a greater extent. One thing I've noticed about Dwight is that many of his songs are depressing, but you'd never know it by the upbeat arrangements they're set to. But here, there are no contradictions between the songs' messages and the music accompanying them.
Dwight's twangy, nasal-y (for lack of a better word) voice alone is also worth mentioning. Hearing these songs with just an acoustic guitar provides the listener with a bare-bones setting to really hear and enjoy his wonderful voice. There's much more to his voice than just his range. Dwight's vocal strength lies mostly in his ability to express deep emotions and a natural purity rarely found in today's country music. He has one of the most expressive and uniquely beautiful voices I've ever had the opportunity to listen to.
I'm also thankful that the song choices are varied, and he doesn't just limit himself to the hits he's famous for. There are some great surprises here as far a song choice goes. I'm amazed at how songs like "Fast as You" could be interpreted acoustically without losing a single notch of energy or sex appeal. Some songs are easily recognizable on the first listen, whereas most of the songs here are a whole new trip. Here are a few of my favorites:
"Buenas Noches from a Lonely Room (She Wore Red Dresses)" somehow manages to present itself in more of a painful and beautifully dark manner than the original. The song has always been a step up from your standard country murder ballad, but the acoustic version just takes the song to a whole new level. I'm almost ashamed to say this, but I never really realized the power of the song's lyrics until after I heard the acoustic version. I especially love how he compares the way his lover wounded him emotionally ("she wore red dresses and left the wounded behind") to feeling justified to wounding her physically, hence killing her ("she wore red dresses, but now she lay dead"). Dwight really makes the listener feel his pain to an extent where you honestly believe that he had every right to kill her, even if your moral instincts would normally say otherwise. Just brilliant.
"A Thousand Miles from Nowhere" is given a completely new meaning with just Dwight and his guitar. He puts a lot of passion behind this song, both vocally and instrumentally. Here, he really shines as the amazingly talented guitarist he is, but is rarely given credit for being. He strums recklessly with uninhibited passion and breathes a whole new life into the song, even without Pete Anderson's electric guitar playing that gave the original its unique character. I truly believe there is almost a spirituality behind Dwight's vocals on this song, especially when he sings "oh I..." Although it isn't completely clear what he means when he sings that particular part, you can tell whatever it is, he means it with his whole heart. The song's ever-present stark beauty is elevated to unbelievable new heights on this version; one cannot help but be taken aback.
"Johnson's Love" is one of the lesser-known cuts on this album, but it's just as amazing as any of Dwight's biggest hits. The song tells a story of a man who finds himself with no reason to live after his lover leaves him. Even after death, his love for the woman is still present. Dwight achingly sings, "I heard the preacher at the service say from love he's finally free, but I say love it knows no season, it haunts the soul eternally." But in my opinion, the greatest aspect of this song is Dwight's guitar playing. It takes you on a real emotional rollercoaster; accelerating and decelerating in all the right places. The original version might be sad, but its acoustic counterpart is downright devastating.
"Home for Sale" is probably the saddest song on the entire album. I've always loved the idea behind the song... it's kind of a narrated, depressing real estate ad. Instead of the delicate dobro and organ that usually fill the song, Dwight's guitar work is very sparse. His voice soars, trembles, and moans. If you thought the original was sad, just listen to this. The first time I listened to it, I was pretty much reduced to tears. This song is just proof that Dwight knows how to touch the heart and dig into a deep well of emotions.
"Guitars, Cadillacs" is a perfect way to close the album. The twist on this particular song is that it's sung a capella. Some might find this hard to fathom, as the well-known original version is fast-paced and fun. One might even overlook the sadness of the lyrics by listening to the original ("there ain't no glamor in this tinseled land of lost and wasted lives, and painful scars are all that's left of me"). However, with just Dwight's voice, the heartbreak is unavoidable. The song has an almost haunting quality to it, and the true beauty of Dwight's voice is made quite apparent. I still get goosebumps everytime I listen to it.
Any Dwight Yoakam collection just would not be complete without the purchase of this CD. Dwightyoakamacoustic.net is also a great buy for anyone who likes acoustic-based music, roots music, or country in general. Buy this album and you'll automatically see why many people from different backgrounds who like different types of music respect Dwight. It really is an amazing little-known gem that definitely deserves a listen!
Description of Dwightyoakamacoustic.Net
All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.Here are some of Yoakam's best moments--which is to say some of the finest moments of recent country music history--distilled to their intoxicating essence. With only a simply strummed acoustic guitar to accompany these tales of lost love, shattered dreams, and barstool misery, Yoakam wields the ability to move mountains and break hearts with an attitude that's both understated and confident. A stunning collection of country music's new standards. --S. Duda
Over the course of his career, Dwight Yoakam has both relished and leveraged his "outsider" image. From his earliest days sharing stages with Los Angeles punk bands to his rejection of Nashville's hit machine, Yoakam's career has been smart, quirky, and hip, even as his music looked back to the glories of Buck Owens's Bakersfield sound. Through it all, of course, Yoakam's music has rarely faltered and his natural abilities are often stunning. On Dwightyoakamacoustic.net, a run through Yoakam's greatest hits featuring just acoustic guitar and voice, the only misstep is the cheesy title. Throughout these 25 songs (most of which you know by heart), Yoakam uses the intimacy of the unplugged format to offer new insights into his music. Here, the sad parts are sadder, the sly parts are more mischievous, and the dusty swagger seems even more charming. But it's Yoakam's raw talent and enthusiasm that steals this show. His guitar playing sparkles: from the intricate fills on "I'll Be Gone" to the straightahead stomp of "Nothing's Changed Here," Yoakam proves he knows his way around a six-stringer. And with only that guitar standing between his voice and your ears, these tunes go down easier than free beer. From the Elvislike vamping on "It Only Hurts When I Cry" to his barstool lament on "It Won't Hurt," Yoakam growls, begs, and croons with enough conviction to make this stripped-down collection absolutely essential. --S. Duda
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