Brooks & Dunn – Hillbilly Deluxe

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Artist: Brooks & Dunn

Title: Hillbilly Deluxe

Year: 2005

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Tracklist

  • 1. Play Something Country (3:14)
  • 2. She's About as Lonely as I'm Going to Let Her Get (2:49)
  • 3. My Heart's Not a Hotel (3:39)
  • 4. Whiskey Do My Talkin' (3:34)
  • 5. Hillbilly Deluxe (4:18)
  • 6. One More Roll of the Dice (4:05)
  • 7. Just Another Neon Night (3:15)
  • 8. Believe (5:38)
  • 9. Building Bridges (4:22)
  • 10. Her West Was Wilder (3:32)
  • 11. I May Never Get Over You (2:55)
  • 12. She Likes to Get out of Town (3:42)
  • 13. Again (3:15)

Review

When Brooks & Dunn dropped "Hillbilly Deluxe" in 2005, they served up something that feels like Sunday dinner with a side of Saturday night honky-tonk. This album weaves together traditional country with blues, soul, and classic rock influences that remind me of those summer nights when the radio crackled with all kinds of music drifting across the back roads. The duo wasn't afraid to get experimental either, throwing in horns, organs, and gospel backing vocals that give the whole record a church-meets-roadhouse vibe. You've got powerhouse collaborations too, with Vince Gill and Sheryl Crow lending their voices to "Building Bridges," creating moments that feel both intimate and expansive.

The beauty of this record lies in how it swings between foot-stomping anthems and soul-stirring ballads without missing a beat. "Play Something Country" became their twentieth and final number one hit, while tracks like "Believe" showcase Ronnie Dunn's vocals in a way that'll make you think twice about whatever's been weighing on your heart. The title track "Hillbilly Deluxe" captures that perfect blend of grit and celebration that made these guys legends in the first place. Going platinum was just the cherry on top of what stands as one of their most varied and compelling albums, proving that sometimes the best way forward is to honor where you came from while still pushing those boundaries. - Wade

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