Anthony Smith, If That Ain't Country - 46m 30s

Tracks & Durations

1. Who Invented The Wheel	3:32
2. If That Ain't Country	3:52
3. John J. Blanchard	3:56
4. Impossible To Do	4:35
5. Half A Man	3:05
6. Metropolis	3:13
7. Up To The Depth	4:19
8. Airborn	3:58
9. What Brothers Do	4:03
10. Hell Of A Question	4:09
11. Venus	3:33
12. Infinity	4:08

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Review

Singing, "I never bought into psychological stuff / And never claimed to be a bona fide genius" on "Venus," Anthony Smith, the writer of hits for George Strait and Montgomery Gentry, summarizes what makes his decidedly unsubtle debut effort so elemental and convincing. "If That Ain't Country" and "Up to the Depth" reflect his direct yet witty, idiosyncratic lyrical spins filtered through a snarling voice. "Metropolis" conjures up Scarecrow-era John Mellencamp, the rocker closest to Smith's style. Delivered in his best raconteur mode, the witty, engaging "Airborn" tells a tale of a stunt daredevil finding romance. Bobby Terry's edgy, focused production mixes acoustic instruments with punchy amplified backing. The result? An atmosphere devoid of power ballads, empty metaphors, radio froth, and other unbearable Nashville clichés. Even Smith's reflective side avoids the bathos that undercuts many current singers. If anyone could bridge the gap between alt-country and the mainstream, Smith may be the one. In today's style-obsessed climate, it's like hearing Waylon or Hank. Jr. for the first time. --Rich Kienzle

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