This isn’t an issue of hurt feelings. And if you knew even a tenth of a percent of who I am as a person, you’d know that I could care less about political correctness. The world is way too uptight.

That being said, I do like how you make a simple generalization that I am what’s wrong with the world after reading a comment. You failed to bring up a single flaw in my entire comment, which leads me to believe that either 1) you’re upset because you yourself are a “critic” or upset blogger, or 2) you simply can’t read. I happen to know of The 9513 only because I like country music, and unfortunately, I happen to see “The 9513″ a lot on the Wikipedia pages (it’s a convenient way to find out the background on the production/history of albums) of country stars and musicians because a lot of folks out there think the words of a blogger are equivalent to a credible critical review.

That was the point of my comment. I criticized the fact that this site is run by bloggers that see themselves as a credible voice on all things country music. They are bloggers, and there is no indication that anyone on this site has any education in music, musical theory, composition, or anything related to music (in case you’re wondering, I’m a classically trained pianist, a guitarist, a drummer, and I’ve recently taught myself how to play a pretty mean saxophone, trumpet, and a Chinese instrument called an “erhu”). They are simply bloggers. If you fail to understand that, then you simply lack a college education.

“Grow up”, you say? If you’re so upset because I criticized “critics”, I would suggest the following remedy: look in the mirror and come to the conclusion (hopefully quick) that maybe you ought to upgrade your Wonder Woman underoos to big boy pants.

You represent everything that is wrong with the world right now.

Due to political correctness, people can’t be critics anymore because people are afraid to get their feelings hurt.

You obviously got your feelings hurt and responded like an eight year old. Grow up junior.

I couldn’t agree more.

Firstly, it’s amazing how many people don’t understand that the song is a tribute to Alabama. The reason it sounds like an Alabama song, has references to Alabama songs, and features…ALABAMA!…is because IT IS A TRIBUTE. What’s so hard to understand about that? There is no sampling of Alabama material in this song. Brad wanted the guys from Alabama to actually sing the bridge from “Mountain Music” because it would sound better than sampling.

There’s nothing wrong with this song. It’s a tribute. It’s not the best song ever, but it’s no where near being the worst song. It’s a catchy tune with some good guitar, good vocals, and overall, a good time.

Secondly, I laugh every time I read a review on this site. The biggest difference between artists and critics is that artists actually make it to the big leagues and sell records. Critics are washed-up has-beens that are bitter about never having enough talent to even play at the Holiday Inn. Sorry folks, but that’s what you’re getting here everyday. A bunch of talentless hacks trying to make it big as…wait for it…BLOGGERS…on country music. I have a blog. My neighbor has a blog. My cat has as much authority to write reviews on country music as the hacks on this site. So here’s my “review”…

“The 9513, unlike every single artist they criticize on their website, have no talent. None of them every made it big in country music. No originality, just a bunch of folks in a basement somewhere upset that they never had the talent and ability to make it as country singers and the only way they manage to wake up in the morning is that they feel that there is some sort of obligation to pay homage to the talentless hacks that came before them. Your site sucks.”

I think this song is an impressive track on Brad Paisley’s latest album. The way Brad Paisley worked the titles of Alabama’s songs into this tune worked out brilliantly. On top of these amazing and catchy lyrics, I feel that Brad delivered an outstanding performance! Plus the production of the song doesn’t sound recycled in any way to me as well. And who can forget Alabama singing the “Play some back home come home music” part of Mountain Music. I absoluley loved hearing Alabama sing that part in the song.

Old Alabama is a great song in and most importantly an outstanding tribute to Alabama. If I was a part of Alabama I’d be proud to say that Brad did an outstanding job with this tribute.

I say this song deserves a thumbs up!

So I enjoy this song. It’s not world-changing but, considering the genre, he’s already been there, done that. More to come, no doubt. Using this song as evidence of either a sellout or a bankruptcy of ideas is rather funny, to me.