Time Well Wasted

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Barnes & Noble - David McGee
Brad Paisley's previous album, Mud on the Tires, went double platinum, and Time Well Wasted ought to see that and raise it a couple. Paisley's calling card remains boogie, blues, ballads, and a lotta righteous twang. He is, after all, one hotshot guitar picker -- as he demonstrates, often, here -- and a songwriter of wit and depth, more than most mainstream heartthrobs could ever muster. He comes out of the gate with guitar blazing on a hot-rockin' love song, "The World," and barely lets the listener take a breath before rolling out one of his instant classics, "Alcohol," a clever southern rock anthem in which the demon drink speaks in the first person about its ...
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Barnes & Noble - David McGee
Brad Paisley's previous album, Mud on the Tires, went double platinum, and Time Well Wasted ought to see that and raise it a couple. Paisley's calling card remains boogie, blues, ballads, and a lotta righteous twang. He is, after all, one hotshot guitar picker -- as he demonstrates, often, here -- and a songwriter of wit and depth, more than most mainstream heartthrobs could ever muster. He comes out of the gate with guitar blazing on a hot-rockin' love song, "The World," and barely lets the listener take a breath before rolling out one of his instant classics, "Alcohol," a clever southern rock anthem in which the demon drink speaks in the first person about its pervasive and lasting influence in both personal and world history. The tune builds from a solid thump into a roaring maelstrom of snarling guitars, honky-tonk piano, and soaring harmonies, all serving a memorable observation: "I been makin' a fool out of folks just like you / and helping white people dance." Paisley's idea of a power ballad is more rustic than most. The dobro- and acoustic guitar–tinted soundscape on "When I Get Where I'm Going" sets the stage for a song that muses on the better world that awaits in heaven, as Paisley is joined by Dolly Parton on the spiritually resonant, triumphant choruses. In a textbook example of piling on, Alan Jackson comes by to swap wry verses and harmonies on "Out in the Parking Lot," a stomping bit of honky-tonk brio that only makes the Brad Paisley juggernaut doubly awesome. There's no time wasted here.
All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
As anybody who follows country music knows, Brad Paisley is acknowledged among audiences and critics alike as the new traditionalist standard-bearer for the 2000s -- the new guy that not only keeps the fire burning, but also rakes in the cash, having number one hits along with good reviews. He's not big and brassy like Toby Keith; he's the heir to George Strait, Randy Travis, and Alan Jackson, the guy who hails back to George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Buck Owens but is savvy enough not to play to overly serious Americana fans, the listeners who like their country music somber. That's not Paisley -- he may take his music seriously and will sing a serious ballad or two, but he also likes to crack wise and have a little fun. Although that's certainly preferable to colorless alt-country singers, Paisley has been known to overdose on fun, favoring a cute turn of phrase or a knowing wink to his audience. Of course, humor has always played a big part in country -- George Jones, one of Paisley's heroes, made novelties his stock-in-trade -- but there was a terminal cutesiness that threatened to overwhelm his otherwise excellent third album, Mud on the Tires. Thankfully, Paisley has reigned in this trait on its superb follow-up, 2005's Time Well Wasted. Paisley hasn't suddenly become a humorless bore -- how could he be when he persists on reviving the Grand Ole Opry's old-fashioned cornpone radio plays, heard here on "Cornology," which, like "Spaghetti Western Swing" before it, features George Jones, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Bill Anderson and adds Dolly Parton for good measure which naturally results in some silly boob jokes: "he turned around to see two huge 38s pointed right into his face". The difference is, Paisley no longer leans hard on either his silly or sentimental streak, preferring to lay back and let everything flow naturally. That gives his already attractive music a greater appeal, since his humor is now sly and lived-in, a perfect match for his faithful but not dogmatic country. As should be expected by any deliberately traditionalist musician, there are no surprises, no left turns here -- Paisley remains indebted not only to George, Merle, and Buck, but to how George Strait fused this holy trinity into a fresh yet familiar sound that encompassed the best of Bakersfield, Texas, and Nashville. Change can be overrated, particularly in regard to traditionalist music, and Paisley benefits from mining the same musical vein each time around. He's turned into a genuine craftsman, both as a songwriter and musician, and now with four albums to his credit, he's hitting his stride. His band sounds looser, warmer than it did on Mud on the Tires -- and they're given another dazzling showcase for their prowess on the frenzied "Time Warp," which is as delirious as prime Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant -- and Paisley's singing is relaxed and assured. These are welcome subtle improvements, but what makes Time Well Wasted Paisley's best record yet is the writing. Song for song, this is his best set of tunes, whether it's one of his ten originals or the sharply selected professionally written numbers that round out the album these are highlighted by the sentimental but not saccharine ballad "Waitin' on a Woman" and a duet with Alan Jackson on Guy Clark's "Out in the Parkin' Lot". Although Paisley hasn't abandoned goofy humor -- indeed, "I'll Take You Back" has mock crying built into its chorus, and a pivotal line in "Alcohol" concerns how it makes "white people dance" -- this tendency is balanced by wittier jokes and his knack for keenly observed human nature, best heard in the savvy "Alcohol," but not isolated to that, either. It's not just that the words are stronger, but the music is weathered and sturdy, sounding familiar on the first spin and getting stronger with each play. Each of Paisley's prior albums gained stature with repetition, but Time Well Wasted is not only richer than his first three records, it's more gripping upon its first play. Paradoxically, it demands attention partially because Paisley isn't trying too hard to deliver a classic, nor is he working overtime to please his fans. Instead, he lays back and delivers his songs with the ease of an old pro, which means for the first time, he's made a record that can hold its own next to his idols.
Entertainment Weekly - Chris Willman
He represents the convergence of Buck Owens and legendary Buckaroos fretman Don Rich in one package: part Hee Haw hoariness-monger, part guitar hero. (A-)

He represents the convergence of Buck Owens and legendary Buckaroos fretman Don Rich in one package: part Hee Haw hoariness-monger, part guitar hero. (A-)
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/16/2005
  • Label: Arista
  • UPC: 828766964226
  • Catalog Number: 69642
  • Sales rank: 7,083

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 The World (4:01)
  2. 2 Alcohol (4:52)
  3. 3 Waitin' on a Woman (4:32)
  4. 4 I'll Take You Back (4:23)
  5. 5 She's Everything (4:26)
  6. 6 You Need a Man Around Here (3:33)
  7. 7 Out in the Parkin' Lot (4:43)
  8. 8 Rainin' You (4:16)
  9. 9 Flowers (3:50)
  10. 10 Love Is Never-Ending (3:58)
  11. 11 The Uncloudy Day (0:53)
  12. 12 When I Get Where I'm Going (4:08)
  13. 13 Easy Money (4:14)
  14. 14 Time Warp (3:56)
  15. 15 Time Well Wasted (3:56)
  16. 16 Cornography - Kung Pao Buckaroos (3:56)
  17. 17 [Untitled Track] (0:15)
  18. 18 [Untitled Track] (0:13)
  19. 19 [Untitled Track] (0:35)
  20. 20 [Untitled Track] (0:34)
  21. 21 [Untitled Track] (0:27)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Brad Paisley Primary Artist, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Guitar (12 String Electric), Hi String Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Baritone)
Jerry Douglas Dobro
Little Jimmy Dickens Track Performer
George Jones Track Performer
Dolly Parton Track Performer
Scott Hamilton Background Vocals
Tim Owens Track Performer
James Burton Electric Guitar
Eric Darken Percussion, Vibes
Carolee Cooper Background Vocals
Stuart Duncan Fiddle, Mandolin
Kevin Grantt Bass, Background Vocals, Upright Bass
Kendall Marcy Banjo, Background Vocals
Bobby Terry Bass
Bernie Herms Piano
Kenny Lewis Bass, Background Vocals
Bryan Sutton Mandolin
Wes Hightower Background Vocals
Rod Fletcher Background Vocals
Robert Arthur Track Performer
Michael "Mike Dee" Johnson Dobro, Steel Guitar
Norah Lee Allen Background Vocals
Justin Williamson Fiddle
Jim "Moose" Brown Piano, Keyboards, Hammond Organ, Background Vocals
Ben Sesar Drums
Gary Hooker Electric Guitar, Background Vocals, Guitar (12 String Electric)
12 Steps Background Vocals
Whisperin' Bill Anderson Track Performer
Dennis J. McCall Background Vocals
Kung Pao Buckaroos Track Performer
Technical Credits
Guy Clark Composer
Tim Owens Composer
Neal Cappellino Engineer
John Goodwin Composer
Kevin Grantt Tic Tac
John Kelton Engineer
Darrell Scott Composer
George Teren Composer
Brian David Willis Engineer, Digital Editing
Jason Lehning Engineer
Willis R. Nance Composer
Kendall Marcy Engineer
Bobby Terry Composer
Adam Hatley Digital Editing
Kelley Lovelace Composer
Rivers Rutherford Composer
Wynn Varble Composer
Richard Barrow Engineer
Brady Barnett Digital Editing
Robert Arthur Composer
Brad Paisley Composer
Frank Rogers Composer, Producer
Don Sampson Composer
Christophe Dubois Composer, Executive Producer
Lee Thomas Miller Composer
Peter Tilden Composer
Ashley Gorley Composer
Hank Williams Mastering
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Fantastic

    Brad Paisley continues to put out excellent music.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    This CD is a winner!

    I love all his cd's.! I am not sure what that other reviewer was listening to but this CD is the bomb!! My favorites were "In the parking lot," & "When I get where I'm going." All the songs were terrific!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Terrific!

    As soon as I got this album, I listened to it so much I had it memorized in a day. It is THAT good. For any of Brad's fans, or anybody who has ever laughed at one of his songs, this is definatley a great choice. Every song is laced with some of his genuine humor, even the ones that weren't played on the radio. Two that I think should have been big hits were "Flowers" and "I'll take you back." Contrary to the mushy love song sound that the names have, these two tracks are genuinely hilarious in a way that only Brad Paisley can pull off. All in all, this album is definately worth it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Can I get my money back?

    I listened to the CD two times just to make sure I wasn't judging it too quickly. Outside of a few songs I thought this CD was boring. Alcohol was so overplayed on the radio along with The World so I didn't care to hear them anymore. This is a CD I would listen to maybe once a year if that. I like Brad Paisley but this CD was very unimpressive to me. I wish I had listened to some tracks online before I purchased it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    brad does it again

    brad knows how to make an album, pull the heart strings (when i get where i'm goin), have a few love songs ( The world, Waitin on a woman, She's everything) add irrelevent humor in (Alcohol, Easy Money, Cornography) stir and simmer and presto you have a successful Brad Paisley album, of course the thing about Brad is that even though he follows the same pattern for every album it works and sounds great. If you liked his other three you will like this one.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    LOVE IT!!

    This is such a great CD. I love Brad Paisley and he does not disappoint on this album. My favorite song is "Easy Money" - great beat and fun lyrics.

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