Pariah

Artist: Willie Nelson
Album: The Great Divide
Website: www.willienelson.com (this site sucks)
Year Released: 2002
No. of Discs: 1


Track Listing:
1. Maria (shut up and kiss me)
2. Mendicino County Line
3. Last Stand (in open country)
4. Won't Catch Me Cryin'
5. Be There for You
6. The Great Divide
7. Just Dropped In (to see what condition my condition was in)
8. The Face
9. Don't Fade Away
10. Time After Time
11. Recollection Phoenix
12. You Remain

Pariah's Review: Don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan of country music--at least, not "pure" country music. I love it when more "mainstream" (read: music that's not country) has elements of country music in it. That's what this album is: it's a genre-blurring managerie of songs. You'd think Willie'd be getting old and more out of touch with his audience, but he keeps it really fresh with songs written by and duets with people like Rob Thomas, Kid Rock and Cheryl Crow.

Bottom line: Don't dismiss this because you don't like country (remember, neither do I)--give it a chance, and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at this "country" album.