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MDNA (Deluxe Edition) - Madonna
MDNA (Deluxe Edition) by Madonna
Lively Up Yourself - Bob Marley
Lively Up Yourself by Bob Marley
The Fray - The Collection - The Fray
The Fray - The Collection by The Fray
A Different Kind of Truth - Van Halen
A Different Kind of Truth by Van Halen
Scars & Stories - The Fray
Scars & Stories by The Fray
Don't Wanna Lose You (Glee Cast Version) - Single - Glee Cast
Don't Wanna Lose You (Glee Cast Version) - Single by Glee Cast
Scars & Stories (Deluxe Version) - The Fray
Scars & Stories (Deluxe Version) by The Fray
NOW That's What I Call Music Vol. 41 - Various Artists
NOW That's What I Call Music Vol. 41 by Various Artists
Bamboleo / Hero (Glee Cast Version) - Single - Glee Cast
Bamboleo / Hero (Glee Cast Version) - Single by Glee Cast
A Different Kind of Truth (Deluxe Version) - Van Halen
A Different Kind of Truth (Deluxe Version) by Van Halen
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattahoochee | 2:28 | |
| 2 | She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues) | ||
| 3 | Tonight I Climbed the Wall | 3:31 | |
| 4 | I Don't Need the Booze (To Get a Buzz On) | 3:16 | |
| 5 | (Who Says) You Can't Have It All | 3:30 | |
| 6 | Up to My Ears in Tears | 2:55 | |
| 7 | Tropical Depression | 2:58 | |
| 8 | She Likes It Too | 2:51 | |
| 9 | If It Ain't One Thing (It's You) | 3:52 | |
| 10 | Mercury Blues | 5:06 | |
A lot of the songs Jackson writes deal with classic country themes. The opening footstomper "Chattahoochie" is a fond look at growing up in the south, while the heart-rending ballad "Tonight I Climb The Walls" evokes memories of vintage George Jones. The lilting island flavor of "Tropical Depression" adds a nice change of pace.
Jackson co-wrote fewer songs than usual (only seven this time around). The other three are among the lighter tunes on the album and provide some balance. "I Don't Need The Booze (To Get A Buzz On)" is an anti-drinking song while "She Likes It Too" was written by two former Jackson collaborators who effectively capture some of his loves (motorcycles, long hair, country music) and make it instantly identifiable with the man. The closer, "Mercury Blues," added some life to the tired car genre has gone on to become a Jackson fan favorite.