Be as You Are

by

Kenny Chesney

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I have never written a review on music, but I felt the need to write about this CD. A clear mind can see through the negativity written on this site about this CD: "Kenny..grow up" (why not live young!) "It's all about the Islands" (jealous he lives there? I'd be there too if I could!) "It's all about drinking" (not on all songs if you listen to them, and besides, froffy drinks go with island hopping) "Sounds like Jimmy Buffett". (what, Buffett is the only person allowed to sing or has ever sung about the islands? Besides, I love Jimmy Buffett and no one could ever encroach upon his talent.) I think we could lighten up and enjoy misic for what it is, entertainment.

Kenny Chesney has created for us something different and I applaud diversity. I have all Kenny Chesney's work, and have loved it all (with some exceptions of his earliest albums).

It was easy to pick my favorites from each album of Kenny's, but Be As You Are is so filled with great music I cannot choose a favorite song. It is such a pleasure to listen to, so relaxing and fun. The "islands" music reminds me of Henry Kapono which is another of my favorite artists.

Treat yourself to some island music. It is great listening here in late January where all we wait for is to be outside without heavy coats on our backs. I know too that I'll continue listening to this CD during the summer just to enhance the atmosphere.

Finally, my life is enduring a lot of stress right now, and each time I put this CD on the home stereo, the boom box at work, and in the car, the stress is carried away with the warm island breezes. My kids sing along with "Key Lime Pie". The next best thing is being there. For that I Thank You Kenny!

I have all of his previous CD's and have seen him in concert. This is a nice CD...very easy to listen to...but it is not the "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" Kenny Chesney. I am an avid country music fan...and this has went from contemporary country to the...well, I don't know what you would call it, category.

Don't get me wrong, it is nice island music. Very laid back and easy on the ears. However, it is NOT country.

If you love him, buy it. If you like island music (you know, with the stell drums and all), buy it. If you are looking for some good country music...pass. You'll be as disappointed as I am. I think he's been thinking about the Carribean too long.....