When we got asked to give the new record from The Cadillac Three a listen we were told that it was going to be a game changer, a selection of songs that would push these dudes from Nashville into a new spotlight among country music fans and the industry... but we needed to hear it for ourselves.
So we listened. Over and over and over again. It's likely a conservative estimate to say I've listened to the 14 songs on this album a eight times since it's release. Here's a secret, I don't keep listening if I don't like it.
This isn't a secret, Bury Me In My Boots is good.
From the start of the record, with the title track, the music pulled me in. It's fun and easy to tap a toe to, or sing along to, or get lost in, or all three at the same time. And that continues as the tracks continue all the way from 1 to 14. It should also be pointed out that 14 songs is a monster number in a new era that has seen EPs become more and more popular among country artists.
Note: During the recent heat wave in Toronto I have started to appreciate Ship Wrecked more and more every time I hear it. It's 100% true that I could go for a boat on the water, some Bimmy Juffet on the radio, and certainly a cooler full of cold ones.
This album is also great to sit back and drink to, or dance and drink to. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that at all. In fact, we encourage it from guitar driven country music. So high five to The Cadillac Three for delivering on that point with Bury Me In My Boots.
Proposal: A drinking game where you take a shot of whiskey or a drink of beer every time you hear The Cadillac Three reference the two beverages on this record. I didn't count, so I don't know how many there are... but in the 47 minutes it takes to listen to all 14 songs, I'm betting you'd feel a buzz. (legal drinking age only!)
Now, with all of this said about the drinking and the dancing, we need to acknowledge that there are some great stories told in these songs. They aren't just empty bangers, they're full of great lyrics that will either put you in a small town teenage memory, or thinking about a relationship or imagining the south the way these native sons see it. And that is where country music has always been graded and evaluated. The stories that are told are the backbone of the genre, and we're very pleased to see TC3 keep that tradition alive.
We're also looking forward to seeing The Cadillac Three play these songs live (especially The South, Bury Me In My Boots, Slide, This Accent, and Peace Love & Dixie) - and we will be seeing it in Toronto when the boys come to the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre with Florida Georgia Line on September 1.
Other dates we've got circled that we know friends will be interested in include...
August 26 at Darien Lake w/ Florida Georgia Line (Darien Center, NY)
August 31 at the London Concert Theatre (London, ON)
September 2 at Lakeview Amphitheatre w/ Florida Georgia Line (Syracuse, NY)
There are a heap more dates in the US with FGL, and a bunch in Europe - CLICK HERE to see all of The Cadillac Three's scheduled tour dates between now and the end of November 2016!
The bottom line is this: I recommend this record to country music fans looking for a full album to listen to and enjoy from the top to the bottom.
We're recommending Bury Me In My Boots so much we're going to give it away so three of you can experience it for yourself!
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The Cadillac Three, Bury Me In My Boots Tracklist
1. Bury Me In My Boots
2. Slide
3. Drunk Like You
4. Graffiti
5. Buzzin'
6. Party Like You
7. Ship Faced
8. Soundtrack To A Six Pack
9. White Lightning
10. The South ft. Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Mike Eli
11. This Accent
12. Peace Love & Dixie
13. Hot Damn
14. Runnin' Red Lights