A fitting end to the last millenium

So many people wrote them off a long time ago. Perhaps their record company had too, as Alabama's previous release to this was For the record, a double CD containing all 41 of their country number one hits at the time. It also contained three newly recorded tracks, one of which gave them a 42nd number one hit With this album, Alabama provided more proof that they were not yet finished. As I write this in the year of their farewell tour, perhaps the end is near, but that remains to be seen.

On this album, all the songs are of a high quality but there are three songs that I particularly like. Small stuff, the first single, reminds you that little things can be very important. Write it in blue is about a relationship breaking down - the singer declares that if the woman can't say she is finished with him, she should write it down.

The title track, perhaps more than any track here, demonstrates why I love Alabama's music. It captures the essence of the twentieth century in a four-minute song - I don't think the great country storyteller could have done any better. While others were singing about the perceived computer problems caused by the passing of 1999 (problems which never arose), Alabama used 1999 as a reason to celebrate the century, reminding us of just a few of the achievements.

Alabama's basic style is the same as it always was, but the songs are all originals. There are no covers on this album, although they have proved their ability to do those on other albums. I have not heard all Alabama's original albums, but I've heard a fair number of them. This is among the best of them.

Alabama your the BEST

I have been a loyal fan since I can remember, Alabama started out when I was about 1 year old and my parents are big fans as well. I have every album that is out and I have to say that I love this one, but it seems as though they keep getting more exciting. At present I am planning to have "Will You Marry Me" as a wedding song in January of 2002. I love their new album "When it All Goes South." I can't wait to return to the states to see them in concert, as I am stationed overseas with the military. No matter where I am I always find a way to get their new CD's the day they come out. I Love you guys!!!!

another of alabamas best

As usual, Alabama shines thru as country musics brightest stars..... they ARE the best. and so is this CD