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Learn To Live |  | Artist: Darius Rucker
Label: Capitol-Nashville
Category: Music
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Rating:  116 reviews
Sales Rank: 377
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 094638550624
UPC: 094638550624
EAN: 0094638550624
ASIN: B001CJOHCU
Release Date: September 16, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | Forever Road | | • | All I Want | | • | Don't Think I Don't Think About It | | • | Learn To Live | | • | If I Had Wings | | • | History In The Making | | • | Alright | | • | It Won't Be Like This For Long | | • | Drinkin' And Dialin' | | • | I Hope They Get To Me In Time | | • | While I Still Got The Time | | • | Be Wary Of A Woman |
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Genre: Country & Western
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 16-SEP-2008
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As the lead singer and co-writer for Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius Rucker always eschewed overt R & B, and fixed the band’s music in roots rock. Now on this solo album, Learn to Live, he immerses himself in the typical Nashville themes of home, hearth, and spirituality, with varying results. His sturdy baritone knows how to carry these messages, and he displays an ease with country phrasing. Furthermore, he's assembled a fine passel of pickers, from mainstream guests Vince Gill, Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley, to 'grassers Aubrey Haynie and Bryan Sutton. All this works fine on the radio—the album and the single "Don't Think I Don't Think About It," which logged the number one slot on the country charts. But while Rucker pays fine homage to Buck Owens with the intro to the humorous divorce declaration "All I Want," and nurtures his inner redneck on the barroom anthem "Drinkin' and Dialin'," too many clichés weave their way into his lyrics, and the overall sound is that of amiable, cookie-cutter, country pop. Next time out, let’s hope Rucker reaches farther back into his South Carolina roots for a more authentic backwoods connection. -– Alanna Nash
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 Pretty Dang Good! September 17, 2008
A* (New York, N.Y. United States)
40 out of 42 found this review helpful
To say Darius Rucker is new to country would be a slight, he grew up in the South and has cut his share of country tinged material, just take a listen to Scattered, Smothered and Covered to hear Rucker's excellent baritone in full bloom -- the guy can sing. And it is a wonderful thing to know that the material stands up to his earnest delivery.
Rucker approached the material by gathering a gaggle of current country mainstays to lend their talents, Brad Paisley's paw prints are all over, "All I Want" and that's a good thing. "Forever Road" carries the same weight of a great chorus (that you can sing along with) and a catchy hook that could get a bite from a fish without bait. But the stomper goes to "Drinkin' and Dialin'."
The ballads are the selling point here, Rucker's voice sells them. Rightfully so, he's clear in the mix, he sounds sincere on songs such as "History in the Making," and "Don't Think I Don't Know." A standout track is the contemplative "If I Had Wings," it could have been too cloying, too schmaltzy, but Rucker's voice won't allow it to be, but credit also belongs to Vince Gill and Alison Krauss for their amazing backing vocals.
An excellent pop-country disc that will get its share of radio play, and rightfully so.
Darius' roots are alive September 17, 2008
George W. Adams III (Birmingham, AL USA)
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
When I picked this up yesterday I was not sure what to expect. I assumed there would be 3-4 tracks that would stand out, along with some filler. But, this is an excellent record. Every track is exceptional on its own. The gems are the humorous "Drinkin and Dialin", the upbeat "It's Alright", and the touching "It won't be like this for Long", and "If I Had Wings." I am the Father of a beautiful little girl, and I literally cried listening to "It Won't be..(Damn you Darius). If you are a parent you will too, if not you should be ashamed of yourself.
But whatever your musical tastes may be, and I am not a pop country fan, but this album is earnest and real, and the musicians are excellent. Darius' baritone has never sounded better, and for all Hootie haters, you must appreciate his talents and give him his due. He has sold millions of records and can write quality music in any genre. Although, he did receive some collaborative help from some of today's best country talents, combined with his song crafting skills, the effort is worth the price. Darius states that he has found his niche, and has signed on for several albums with Capitol (Nashville), and if "Learn to Live" is just the beginning-look out! Mr. Rucker will be performing in Huntsville, AL at Big Spring Jam, Saturday Sept. 27, @ 7:30pm, and I cannot wait to hear this new material-live.
Pleasantly Surprised October 5, 2008
Angela Boone (Minneapolis, MN)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I was a little hesitant on this album... I love Darius and Hootie, but country? Of course I had heard the single and liked it, and my husband got the album for me. My initial reaction, not being much of a country fan, was, "Wow, this really IS country!" I didn't like it the first time. But I listened again and now I can't stop listening to it. I have tuned out the twang that I don't care for in country music and absolutely LOVE Darius' voice and lyrics on these songs. "It won't be like this for long" makes me cry every time I hear it, and I find myself singing along with a smile to "Drinkin' and dialin'". This is a great album and I love it!
The Best Album I've Heard In A While! October 20, 2008
C.B. Radley (Houston, TX)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
It's been a while since I wrote an album review, but I just had to give my two cents on this one. This cd is spectacular! When I first heard Darius Rucker was going country, I was quite excited as 1)I have been a fan since I first saw the video for "Hold My Hand", and 2)I have recently been converted to a full-blown country music fan. And Hootie & The Blowfish's music really isn't that far from country anyway, so I knew it wouldn't be a stretch.
If you are a Hootie fan, you will love this. If you're a country music fan, you will love this. If you're any kind of music fan in general, and just appreciate a good song, you will love this. If not, you just have your head up your a$$.
Although there have been some good albums come out recently (particularly country albums as current rock pretty much sucks right now), I would go as far as to say this is the best album of the year. I wouldn't be surprised if Darius wins multiple awards for this.
Now for my detailed review/rating of each song:
1. Forever Road - Perfect opening song. You pretty much get the feel for the album with this one. By the end of the first chorus you find yourself going "yeah!" 5/5
2. All I Want - This is one of my favorites on the cd. It's so Dwight Yoakum! Very clever lyrics..."all I want you to leave me is alone". Brad Paisley plays guitar on this one. Pure country enjoyment. 5/5
3. Don't Think I Don't Think About It - the first single, and a perfect choice as far as I'm concerned. Many people have heard this on the radio and didn't realize who it was. 5/5
4. Learn To Live - the title track. It's a cute little song where he sings about sitting on his grandpa's knee, and what he's learned from him. Besides having the more "country" production sound, this really sounds like it could have been on a Hootie album to me. 4/5
5. If I Had Wings - This is a beautiful song. The title itself kind of gives it away. I would love to see this one performed live, perhaps at an awards show? Alison Krauss & Vince Gill sing backup. 5/5
6. History In The Making - Another great, solid, well-written song. It also sounds like it could have been a Hootie song. 5/5
7. Alright - a happy little song, which I expect from Darius. This reminds me of Jason Mraz. This could probably get in your head, but I have to admit, it's probably my least favorite track (hey, you have to have one, right?) 4/5
8. It Won't Be Like This For Long - This is my other favorite song, next to "All I Want". I first heard this as I was searching youtube, and found a radio performance he did. I knew right then I had to get this cd. This is a song about his daughters, about how they grow up so fast. If you're a parent, you may need to grab the tissues. 5/5
9. Drinkin' And Dialin' - Perfect song almost anyone can relate to, whether you've been drunk or had a drunk friend that called you at 4AM. Very clever. 5/5
10. I Hope They Get To Me In Time - This is the only song Darius didn't have a hand in writing. It's very sad, about being in a car crash and seeing his life flash before his eyes. 4/5
11. While I Still Got The Time - Another "Hootie-ish" song to me. It has that kind of "sing-along" feel to it when it gets to the end, which I guess it why I think of Hootie. 4/5
12. Be Wary Of A Woman - Another perfect, cleverly written song. This is about being a guy who's fine with being single and free, doesn't wanna be tied down. Until he's got this great woman who doesn't wanna change him, so he's telling other guys to "be wary of a woman like mine". 5/5
Now go buy this cd!
Absolutely fantastic October 29, 2008
A Busy Reader
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I haven't felt compelled to write a review of a music album since Miranda Lambert's debut (which I wore out.) When I heard that Darius Rucker was working on a country album, I was cautiously optimistic. He has such and incredible sound to his vocal talent .. but another 'cross over' country artist?
When the single for "Don't Think I Think About It" came out, I was excited. It's a good song. But the album blows that single away. Forever Road reminds me of some of Keith Urban's work. It's by far my favorite on the album (it's a happy song.) The bonus song to his mother "I Wanna Thank You" puts me in tears, along with "It Won't Be Like This For Long".
This album is fantastic! Thank you Darius Rucker!
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