Keith Perry

by Keith Perry

Overview

Like many contemporary country albums, Keith Perry's eponymous debut suffers from uneven material (most apparent in the ballads, which tend to drag), but that doesn't mean that it isn't a successful first effort. Perry has a strong voice, halfway between George Jones and Randy Travis, and while he occasionally sounds a little too indebted to his predecessors, he nevertheless turns in engaging performances throughout the album. That's most apparent on the opener "I'm Gonna Hurt Her on the Radio" and the skipping swing of "Love Gets Around," both of which are infused with humor and subtle shading in the phrasing. The album really only bogs down with ballads, which are a little too self-conscious and lack strong melodies. Still, he sings these numbers with passion that illustrates he can do ballads, swing, and rockers with equal aplomb. That's the quality that makes Keith Perry an engaging debut. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	08/24/1999
Label:	Curb
UPC:	0715187788428
Rank:	133999

Tracks

1. I'm Gonna Hurt Her on the Radio
2. Don't Lie in My Arms
3. Love Gets Around
4. Hatfields and McCoys
5. Right About Now
6. When I Could Fly
7. All I Give a Darn About Is You
8. Easy Chair
9. I'm the Only Mistake
10. Workin' Class of '93
11. All Time Low
12. Redneck U

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Keith Perry   Primary Artist
Robert Jason   Vocals (Background)
Diana DeWitt   Vocals (Background)
Kathy Burdick   Vocals (Background)
Robby Turner   Guitar (Steel)
Larry Franklin   Fiddle,Mandolin
Larry Beard   Guitar (Acoustic)
Clayton Ivey   Keyboards
J.T. Corenflos   Guitar (Electric)
John Willis   Mandolin,Guitar (Acoustic)
Gene Miller   Vocals (Background)
Rob Hajacos   Fiddle
Shannon Forrest   Drums
Brent Mason   Guitar (Electric)
Dan Dugmore   Guitar (Steel)
Dave Pomeroy   Bass
Terry McMillan   Harmonica,Percussion
John Hammond   Drums
Ron Reynolds   Percussion
Beth Hooker   Vocals (Background)
Bill Hullett   Guitar (Electric)
Sonny Garrish   Guitar (Steel)
Duncan Mullins   Bass
Kelly Back   Guitar (Electric)
Russell Terrell   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Wayne Perry   Composer
Mac McAnally   Composer
John Hadley   Composer
Lonnie Wilson   Composer
Nelson Larkin   Composer,Producer
Toby Keith   Composer
George Teren   Composer
Tom Brasfield   Composer
Joe Diffie   Composer
Ron Reynolds   Mixing,Engineer
Jim Foster   Composer
Glenn Sweitzer   Artwork
Jim McGuire   Photography
Michael Paul   Composer
Keith Perry   Composer