Rascal Flatts may have titled their ninth album "Rewind" but the pop-country trio takes a step forward musically to stay relateable to country fans but at the same time keep their sound that fans have loved for the past 14 years.
On "Rewind" lead singer Gary LeVox, bassist-pianist-singer Jay DeMarcus, and guitarist Joe Don Rooney take a bigger hand in their production cutting more than half of the album on their own. Led by DeMarcus the trio moves the needle forward on the engaging "DJ Tonight", and the title cut, a recent country Top 10 hit.
The group also brought in pop veteran Howard Benson, who produced five cuts, including the dance floor ready, "Powerful Stuff". Old hand Dann Huff, who had produced the band since 2006, worked with the ground on the catchy "Life's A Song," which sounds more like the old Rascal Flatts. But what makes "Rewind" exciting is that Rascal Flatts has fast-forwarded into the future.
Overall I think Rewind is a great album with diverse sounds and an updated sound that is needed to stay relevant in the ever changing country music industry. A few of my favorite tracks on "Rewind" are Riot, Aftermath, Rewind, Life's A Song.
You can purchase the album on Itunes: HERE, Walmart & Walmart.com and the Deluxe Edition available is available at Target.
For information on Rascal Flatts summer tour dates with openers Gloriana and Sheryl Crow check out www.rascalflatts.com/tour
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