I recall that Brooks & Dunn's '98 and '99 albums before this one were unlistenable at best, even relying on a John Waite '80s song for a remake. But this album is a surprise turnaround. Every song on here is entertaining and the music is astounding. I like the patriotic Only In America. There are still the wild rocking numbers that they're known for. My favorite here is
"Ain't Nothin' Bout You." The bridges and landscapes are so smoothly done. Sometimes the beats in the chorus come very close to one on a hip-hop song, because there's such a funkiness to this mostly country record. This is a smartly done album and I look forward to getting Red Dirt Road soon.