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lake Shelton will be familiar to many of you through his big ‘Austin’ hit which was number one in the US. Seven studio albums later and a CMA Vocalist of the Year award Hump Head now release a greatest hits package.


The tracks that may be of interest for dancing Blake Shelton


Loaded: The Best Of


HUMP HEAD RECORDS - HUMP 098 DANCE 3 · LISTEN 5


are; Playboys Of The Southwestern World (146bpm) is a fast paced east coast swing that would be a delight to dance to; Some Beach (112bpm) a massive hit dance and it still sounds as fresh today; Nobody But Me (70bpm) bounces along at a nice pace; The More I Drink (112bpm) is a cool west coast swing number with an amazing musical backing that demands to be danced; Home (70bpm) Blake gives us a beautiful rendition of Michael Buble’s classic track and this was only available on the special


T Good Lovelies


Let The Rain Fall


SIX SHOOTER RECORDS – GL004 DANCE 3 · LISTEN 4


he Good Lovelies are a group of three girls; Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore who hail from Canada. The trio are about to release their third album. They have written all but one of the tracks, now we will see if the girls can provide us with any music to dance to.


The tracks that are most likely to interest dancers include; Made For Rain (110bpm) glorious harmonies are the order of the day on this catchy little number; Free(138bpm) is a very lively fast paced; Backyard (120bpm) is a cheeky little ditty, it could make a very interesting dance track; Kiss Me In The Kitchen (100bpm) is a clever song lyrically and this makes appeal as a fun dance track; Home (120bpm) which is a surprisingly good waltz track; Lonesome


M Joe Nichols


Greatset Hits


HUMP HEAD RECORDS – HUMP 099 DANCE 3 · LISTEN 4


ost of you will be familiar with Joe Nichols from the dance Brokenheartsville to Joe’s song of the same name. Joe can count among his many fans, country music legend Merle Haggard, who describes him as being able to carry his own musical legacy forward. Joe has won countless awards and released six albums culminating in this greatest hits package.


The best tracks for dancing include; Gimme


That Girl (112bpm) this has a good beat and the song recently spent three weeks at number one in the US; Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off (94bpm) to which there were several dances; Brokenheartsville (76bpm) which sounds as fresh as ever today, was a massive worldwide dance hit a few years back and is still being danced in many countries today; Size Matters (90bpm) has a powerful beat and


from TIM RUZGAR, Linedancer Magazine’s resident music reviewer


edition Pure BS album; Hillbilly Bone (144bpm) was a number one hit last year and is a duet with Trace Adkins; Kiss My Country Ass (90bpm) is another more recent track and Blake reckons this defi nes him as an artist and All About Tonight (116bpm) his most recent release which is a good solid country rocker. Blake gives us some fi ne listeners too; Austin (116bpm) and Ol’ Red (76bpm) from his fi rst album; The Baby (84bpm) a real tear jerker; Goodbye Time (76bpm) a powerful song that is nightclub two step in style and fi nally Who Are You When I’m Not Looking (78bpm) a brand new song which is simply stunning. Blake Shelton always said that he knew he made it when he had a greatest hits album released and this superb collection certainly proves he has.


Hearts (130bpm) is like a 4’s jazz number and for me is another dance highlight; Oh, What A Thing (112bpm) this is another that has got fun Line dance track written all over it and Crabbuckit (98bpm) which for me is without doubt the best dance track on the album. The girls also have some delightful listening tracks laced with sweet harmonies; Old Highway (116bpm); Best I Know (74bpm); Every Little Thing (84bpm) and fi nally Mrs T (62bpm) a lovely little song sung both in French and English.


If you had any preconceived ideas about folk music then this album will surely change them. It is a beautiful album with some interesting dance tunes and some gorgeous songs. Why not treat yourself to a classy album?


is a feel good song; What’s A Guy Gotta Do (85pm) is a brilliant dance prospect, it has a Cajun feel to it and it could well be a big hit; It Ain’t No Crime (106bpm) steadies things down and it is a nice country cha cha with potential as a Line dance track and Cool To Be A Fool (114bpm) is a very cool west coast swing number and there are probably already dances to this track.


The album has a few fi ne listening tracks including top US 20 hit The Shape I’m In (80bpm); The Impossible (78bpm) which was Joe’s fi rst major hit and launched his career and fi nally I’ll Wait For You (84bpm) which closes the album and is an absolutely beauty of a song.


This superb album validates a great career from a wonderful artist and you should add a copy to your collection today.


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