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| Artist: Alan Jackson
Label: Arista
Category: Music
List Price: $18.97
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Avg. Customer Rating:  65 reviews
Sales Rank: 168
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 719943
UPC: 886971994322
EAN: 0886971994322
ASIN: B0010S9CF0
Release Date: March 4, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | Good Time | | • | Small Town Southern Man | | • | I Wish I Could Back Up | | • | Country Boy | | • | Right Where I Want You | | • | 1976 | | • | When The Love Factor's High | | • | Long Long Way | | • | Sissy's Song | | • | I Still Like Bologna | | • | Never Loved Before (with Martina McBride) | | • | Nothing Left To Do | | • | Listen To Your Senses | | • | This Time | | • | Laid Back 'n Low Key (Cay) | | • | If You Want To Make Me Happy | | • | If Jesus Walked The World Today |
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A REAL GOOD TIME! March 4, 2008
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Alan Jackson is one of those Country stars that always shoots straight. No he hasn't been nominated a lot of late for this award or that. But his work is always there and, for true Country fans, his songs are a must and a reminder of just what Country Music is and how it should sound.
GOOD TIME makes the case completely. The album is Jackson at his purest and best. No real experimentation here. No seeming attempts at addressing the ever-shifting expectations of those new to the genre. This is Alan Jackson doing what he does best and, as the title exclaims, listening to this one is a real Good Time!
Every track (and there are seventeen of them!) is a hit in my book. The sixth track on the album, 1976, a look back at a simpler life, came through as my favorite. The song spoke very well to me about a great many things and I found myself reminiscing along with Alan about an important year in my life.
But, hey, as I said, every song here, from the title track to Country Boy to Small Town Southern Man, is Jackson at his finest. He holds nothing back and, as you listen, you'll find yourself realizing, as I did, that Alan Jackson is a no-nonsense Country treasure whom I hope continues to wow us all with his talent and perspective.
THE HORSEMAN
He never fails to deliver!! Time and Time again! March 5, 2008
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
As long as I have known about Alan Jackson, I can see him to be like the man he praises, his father Daddy Gene, a family man, traditional, pure and caring.
For his 15th CD, which follows and an impressive awards collection, we can't disregard his longtime producer Keith Stegall, the man behind the scenes. Their collaborative success is attributed to Stegall's claim of their similar background, a small town. The name Stegall is synomous with Alan Jackson.
Alan Jackson is a writer of his music, which means the words speak of the man. You get Alan Jackson, down to earth, genuine, simple, wholesome and with faith. The music here is about the people, his father; Sissy's Song was written for a young lady who worked for Jacksons and died. It wouldn't surprise me if this became a staple song for loved ones. It's not too often that he duets with other female singers, but here he does a song with Martina McBride.
If there is one singer's birthplace I have always known, it is Alan Jackson, born in Newnan, Georgia, and in his wonderful gospel album Precious Memories-Live at the Ryman DVD, he took us back to Newnan. And with the success of that, it is fitting to include a spiritual song that connects with his home, If Jesus Walked the World Today.
You will hear different musical sounds, feel good songs, but what will forever be is that voice!! .....Rizzo
Classic Alan Jackson March 7, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
"Good Time" is classic Alan Jackson with the added bonus that this disc contains 17 cuts, instead of the typical 10 or 12 songs. More Alan for the money is always a good thing!
As you may or may not know, Alan's last two CDs were a bit different than his previous catalog. "Like Red on a Rose" (four stars) played with a bluesy-jazz sound, while "Precious Memories" (six stars if I could) was a beautiful and inspirational country gospel recording. Both these themes (bluesy-jazz and country gospel) have always been around in Jackson's recordings, but those two CDs highlighted those elements in specific.
In "Good Time," Alan returns to what made him a well-deserved superstar more than a decade ago. There are several songs celebrating simple living, with "Small Town Southern Man" being a mega-hit in the vein of "Home" or "Drive (for Daddy Gene)." "I Still Like Bologna" represents the fun-side of Jackson (a la "Talkin' Song Repair Blues") and there is a nod to his spiritual side in "If Jesus Walked the World Today." The duet with Martina McBride ("Never Loved Before") is also a standout and should be a #1 single soon. The amazing thing is that all of these are original Alan Jackson-written songs!
I don't know if Alan reads these reviews, but I just want to thank him for providing such uplifting songs. I cannot get through "Small Town Southern Man" without shedding a joyful tear for song's namesake. Alan -- your songs bring great inspiration to so many people; we are truly blessed to have you around.
Keepin' It Country!!!!! March 4, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Thank God there are still artists like Alan Jackson around to keep country music alive. In this album he includes a little bit of everything from fast paced songs, a little blue grass, and most important of all it's all good classic country! His band and himself have never sounded better. This whole album is one big Good Time and you can tell from his excitement in the lyrics that he had a blast making it and I think that you will have a blast listening to it as well.
 "Good Time" is a "good" album 3 1/2 stars March 5, 2008
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
Alan Jackson. I have been hearing the name for years, and on my quest to expand my music taste as far as it will stretch, I thought it would benefit me to finally take a listen to someone I had been hearing about for so long. What I heard was not only impressive and entertaining, but this album also heightened my appreciation for country music. Alan Jackson has a unique way of telling a story through song; every singer cannot do that but he does it very effectively and that is one of the things that stood out while I was listening to this album. Also, his lyrics are honest. They are sometimes basic and sometimes profound, but the sincerity in his songs is always apparent. His country tenor exudes plenty of personality and his constant use of the guitar help to give his sound distinction.
"Good Time" is a lengthy piece of work. In fact, I had to listen to it in increments, but do not allow that to be a deterrent for purchasing this album for it is worth your money. Ballads, mid-tempos and up-tempos are all present. Sometimes the production simulates, but that's not a major issue, especially on a 17 track album. "1976" is an amusing number, but enjoyable, nonetheless. Jackson tells his listener that he can remember trying to gain the interest of a young woman and what he did to get her to notice him. I had to chuckle while this song played--it's so cute! Jackson's love songs are magnificent. Martha McBride lends her talents on "Never Loved Before", and together, she and Jackson made magic! Their delivery is amazing, particularly because they harmonized well and the lyrics were touching. "If Jesus Walked the World Today" has Jackson again singing those creative lyrics and telling a story like only he can. "I Still Like Bologna" is great, too. Jackson may be a popular country singer, but he still yearns for the simple things in life such as a sandwich on white bread. See just how honest he is? It's a wonderful thing.
I highly recommend this album! Give this album a chance because Alan Jackson is sure to impress you with his undeniable talent.
Mikeisha's Top 5
1."Sissy's Song"
2."Right Where I Want You"
3."Never Loved Before"
4."Country Boy"
5."This Time"
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