Backwoods Barbie

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Customer reviews

review by: jensonbutton date: 2008-07-06 rating:
Excellent ... Well done Dolly !!
I just felt that I had to write a review.

We went to see Dolly last night at the O2 arena and wow ... what a show.

Over 2hrs she played 6 of the tracks above as well as her classic's Islands in the Sream, Jolene, 9 to 5, Coat of many colurs, Why'd you come in here looking like that etc.

I've seen a few concerts in my 25 years but that by far was the best (I think that with no warm up act and the seats we had helped!!)

Buy the cd and then watch the 'Euro 08' tour DVD when its released.

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review by: date: 2008-06-18 rating:
A great, but not that great.
For the die-hard Dolly fans i'm sure this is a 5/5 all the way but for me, a 28 year old casual Dolly fan its not quite perfect.

The stand out tracks for me are definately the title-track Backwoods Barbie, Tracks of my Tears and I Will Forever hate Roses, which is classic Dolly Parton!

The rest are very good with the exception of two.

Jesus & Gravity is cringeworthy and I can't even listen to it all the way through and i'm surprised it made the album. Only Dreamin' is a very folksy song but very bland and again, i'm sure a lady of Dolly's talents has alot better than this.

The Lonesomes is a great little blues number and Cologne is another of the heart-string pulling songs which she does so well.

Overall, while there's no songs to challenge "Tennessee Mountain Home" its a great album but the two poor ones took the shine off it for me.

Dolly still has an outstandingly beautiful voice and anyone who doesn't like this album doesn't like music!

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review by: date: 2008-04-12 rating:
A Welcome Return To Country
Apparently this is Dolly's first "mainstream" Country album in 17 years. But throughout all the Bluegrass and covers albums, you should never have really lost sight of the fact that Parton is one of Country's greatest ever songwriters (and 9 of the 12 tracks here are Parton originals). And whilst this album would by no means convince anyone unaware of her greatness, there is just about enough of the old Parton magic to make this a worthwhile listen.

Pick of the bunch are the delicate Only Dreaming and the vibrant Better Get To Livin' which prove that for all the wigs, cheap-looking expensive clothes and ample bosom, Parton is a genuine talent.

Just don't expect anything but pained amusement from her cover of the Fine Young Cannibals (She) Drives Me Crazy.

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review by: date: 2008-04-07 rating:
Country Queen Shows What Country Really Is...
'Backwoods Barbie', Dollys latest release, shows just why Ms Parton has been in this business so long and why people love her and her music so much. Real, hurting and heartwrenching, 'Made of Stone' is easily an album standout. Its original country theme of infidelity is forefont, and dealt with in impecable style - engrossed with killer vocals, tearjerking lyrics and worldclass musicality. The uplifting writing of 'Jesus & Gravity' and 'Better Get to Livin' create another 2 album standouts and really shine Dollys personality and self. 'Backwoods Barbie' is an autobiographical genius - true Dolly, and 'Cologne' will have you empathising with 'the other woman' - something very few have ever achieved. Ultimately, 'Backwoods Barbie' is an album about life, a spiraling journey through human emotion, topped with killer hooks and melodies and impecable vocals throughout. Dolly Parton deserves worldwide praise and mega sales for this masterpiece - a highlight of the 21st century and country music.


review by: book fan date: 2008-03-31 rating:
Great As Always
Dolly simply confirms in this album that she is the most talented singer out there. The songs are moving, touching and even funny.

She is an absolute star and this album is testament to her amazing career.

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