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On their fourth album The Closer You Get, Alabama gets further away from the country roots and down-home charm responsible for their incredible chart success. One may be surprised at the unusual number of ballads, but popular country in the early '80s, in hindsight, seems more suited to adult easy listening than country with the popularity of Kenny Rogers, Crystal Gayle, and Dolly Parton. The songwriting is strong, and the vocal harmonies still blend unlike any other country band -- in fact, the members of Alabama trade lead vocal roles throughout the album. However, this album suffers from glossy production and the use of synthesizers. The use of a drum machine on the opening title track is nearly unforgivable, and the arrangement distracts the listener from an otherwise good song. However, Alabama shines when they use more traditional country arrangements. Upbeat songs like "Red River" and "Dixieland Delight" are great additions to their catalog and demonstrate how they became one of country's most successful groups. This is not the place to start, but most fans should eventually own this album.
© Vik Iyengar /TiVo
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Harold Shed, Producer - J.P. Pennington, Composer - J.P. Pennington, Lyricist - Allan Gray, Composer - Allan Gray, Lyricist - Mark Gray, Composer - Mark Gray, Lyricist - Alabama, Producer - Alabama, Performer
(P) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
Harold Shed, Producer - Randy Owen, Composer - Randy Owen, Lyricist - Alabama, Performer - Alabama, Producer
(P) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
Harold Shed, Producer - Mac McAnally, Composer - Mac McAnally, Lyricist - Robert Byrne, Composer - Robert Byrne, Lyricist - Alabama, Performer - Alabama, Producer
(P) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
Harold Shed, Producer - George Pearce, Composer - George Pearce, Lyricist - Keith Daran McGuire, Composer - Keith Daran McGuire, Lyricist - Alabama, Performer - Alabama, Producer
(P) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
Harold Shed, Producer - Chris Deal, Composer - Chris Deal, Lyricist - Bill Boling, Composer - Bill Boling, Lyricist - Wayne, Composer - Wayne, Lyricist - Alabama, Performer - Alabama, Producer
(P) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
Harold Shed, Producer - Ronnie Rogers, Composer - Ronnie Rogers, Lyricist - Alabama, Performer - Alabama, Producer
(P) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
Harold Shed, Producer - Randy Owen, Composer - Randy Owen, Lyricist - Teddy Gentry, Composer - Teddy Gentry, Lyricist - Alabama, Producer - Alabama, Performer
(P) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
Harold Shed, Producer - Jim McBride, Composer - Jim McBride, Lyricist - Alabama, Performer - Alabama, Producer
(P) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
Harold Shed, Producer - Larry Shell, Composer - Larry Shell, Lyricist - Alabama, Performer - Alabama, Producer
(P) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
Harold Shed, Producer - Jeff Cook, Composer - Jeff Cook, Lyricist - Alabama, Performer - Alabama, Producer
(P) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
Album review
On their fourth album The Closer You Get, Alabama gets further away from the country roots and down-home charm responsible for their incredible chart success. One may be surprised at the unusual number of ballads, but popular country in the early '80s, in hindsight, seems more suited to adult easy listening than country with the popularity of Kenny Rogers, Crystal Gayle, and Dolly Parton. The songwriting is strong, and the vocal harmonies still blend unlike any other country band -- in fact, the members of Alabama trade lead vocal roles throughout the album. However, this album suffers from glossy production and the use of synthesizers. The use of a drum machine on the opening title track is nearly unforgivable, and the arrangement distracts the listener from an otherwise good song. However, Alabama shines when they use more traditional country arrangements. Upbeat songs like "Red River" and "Dixieland Delight" are great additions to their catalog and demonstrate how they became one of country's most successful groups. This is not the place to start, but most fans should eventually own this album.
© Vik Iyengar /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:16
- Main artists: Alabama
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: RCA Records Label Nashville
- Genre: Blues/Country/Folk Country
(P) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
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