TexasToest: Interesting points.The list is long of artists who's best work was done prior to cleaning up,no matter what they say.I could probably spend hours discussing this topic.

Jim Dandy:  Yes, me too.  But then, one might argue about whether that kind of analysis was .  I think not, but I tend to be a little over-analytical when it comes to the human condition.

I've spent today listening to Dixie Chicks Long Way Around.  It's echoing in my mind as I type.  It surely sounds country to me.  The rest of the world seem to think this album "lifted them up out of the realm of country music."  Maybe the rest of the world, with this album, finally sees the depth and richness of country music as a part of the medium itself?

I promise I'll be alright in a few days.  Right now, I'm rest-deprived.  As soon as I hit California, and get settled into my hotel room, I'm going to take a monumental nap.  Maybe when I get back to Texas, I will have stopped this arm-chair philosophizing.

TexasToest: My thoughts are that "The Chicks" are trying to broaden their audience for survival purposes.They have undergone quite the image change from the looks of it.I do think they might have pushed the "victim" envelope a tad far though.Sleep well

Jim Dandy: Hmmmm maybe. One forgets it's a business and not all for creativity's sake. I guess I just hope some people won't sell out. You think they are?

TexasToest: I don't know if I'd call it selling out,but they are definitely going for a more mainstream look and sound.Going for the Shania crowd.

Jim Dandy:  Yikes!  Now I'm getting really concerned.  Hahaha!

TexasToest: Dixie Chicks Long Way Around.
although there are a couple "country" tunes...I thought the majority of the cd was more a "pop" flavor.

Bwild: Have you heard the whole CD? I have it, and was listening to it a lot yesterday. I guess it's just the fiddle, and the guitar style that smacks of country to me. Not that it makes any difference,but the Robison brothers play backup guitar on the CD, and they are almost pure country. Not that I'm complaining. Hahaha!

TexasToest: yes...I've heard the entire cd..several times, in fact.