Showing posts with label Alabama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alabama. Show all posts

Friday, April 1, 2011

In Pictures

Released in 1995, In Pictures serves to be a more reflective album showing the band through the years. One thing is certain for Alabama, the group's knack for turning out catchy, straightforward pop-inflected country has not diminished over the years.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Pass it on Down

On the previous Southern Star, Alabama bounced out of their mid-'80s rut, and their winning streak continued on Pass it on Down. Like any of their albums, there is a fair share of filler, but that's outweighed by the best songs on the record, particularly the hit "Down Home."

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

In the Beginning

A compilation of some of their early stuff...

Monday, March 28, 2011

Roll On

Released in 1984, Alabama "rolls on" literately with their fifth studio album, Roll On. This time four number one singles, "When We Make Love", "(There's a)Fire in the Night","Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)" and the fiddle heavy "If You're Gonna Play in Texas (You've Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band).

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Mountain Music

In 1982, Alabama released their first crossover smash, Mountain Music. Regarded by many as their as their best album. Contains the singles "Take Me Down", "Close Enough to Perfect" and the title track.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

My Home is in Alabama

I'm not a huge country fan, yet my girlfriend is. Every now and then we'll throw on an album from Alabama. For some reason, I this thing for Southern music and Alabama delivers! Their debut, released in 1980, generated interest with singles like "I Wanna Come Over", "Tennessee River", "Why Lady Why" and the title track.