Dreamin' Out Loud is a Folk album by Trace Adkins, originally released in 1996. On Gatefold: 11 pressings tracked.
About
In 1996, Trace Adkins had yet to develop the brash, throaty voice that would become a trademark later in his career, but his debut album contains its own sense of craftsmanship and understated charm. <i>Dreamin’ Out Loud</i> features several clever songs from a host of veteran Nashville songwriters, including Kent Robbins (“Every Light in the House”), Tim Nichols (“(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing”) and Craig Wiseman and Trey Bruce (“It Was You”). The straight-shooting, heartfelt appeal on “There’s a Girl in Texas” and “If I Fall (You’re Goin’ With Me)” suggests Adkins had a bright future in Nashville, but it is his good taste and sincerity that were valuable above all else. “634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)” is a cover of a Memphis soul anthem from the ‘60s, and proof that Nashville and R&B should cross paths more often. While the song shows Adkins has good taste in material, “Dreamin’ Out Loud” is its own kind of soul music, as Adkins shows it's possible to be strong and vulnerable in the same moment.
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Tracklist
- 1There's a Girl In Texas3:32
- 2I Left Something Turned On At Home3:08
- 3Every Light In the House2:59
- 4(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing4:02
- 5Dreamin' Out Loud3:13
- 6If I Fall (You're Goin' With Me)3:07
- 7It Was You3:25
- 8I Can Only Love You Like a Man3:49
- 9634-57893:34
- 10A Bad Way of Saying Goodbye3:55
Sound DNA
- Folk
- Traditional Folk
- twangy
- earnest
- southern
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded at Sound Shop, Nashville, TN. Additional recordings at Tejas and Dark Horse, Nashville, TN.
Terry McMillan appears courtesy of Giant Records
Brent Mason appears courtesy of Mercury Nashville
Glenn Worf appears courtesy of Dead Reckoning Records
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Brent MasonELECTRIC GUITAR
- Curtis YoungBACKING VOCALS
- Dennis WilsonBACKING VOCALS
- Eddie BayersDRUMS
- Glenn WorfBASS
- Matt RollingsPIANO
- Michael SpriggsACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Paul FranklinSTEEL GUITAR
- Rob HajacosFIDDLE
- Barry BeckettORGAN
- Bill CuomoSYNTHESIZER
- Terry McMillanHARMONICA
11 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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