| When the Sun Goes Down | 
 enlarge | Artist: Kenny Chesney
Label: Bna Entertainment
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 6568
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
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Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 828765660921
UPC: 828765660921
EAN: 0828765660921
ASIN: B00017LV7S
Release Date: February 3, 2004
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| Tracks:
| • | There Goes My Life | | • | I Go Back | | • | When The Sun Goes Down | | • | The Woman With You | | • | Some People Change | | • | Anything But Mine | | • | Keg In The Closet | | • | When I Think About Leaving | | • | Being Drunk's A Lot Like Loving You | | • | Outta Here Chesney | | • | Old Blue Chair |
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Artist: CHESNEY,KENNY
Title: WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN
Street Release Date: 02/03/2004
Domestic
Genre: COUNTRY
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Though Kenny Chesney had been building a rabid fan base over the years, no one expected his 2002 release, the multi-platinum No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problems, to make him a superstar. But the Luttrell, Tenn., native had found a batch of songs that perfectly captured that scary no-man's land between adolescence and adulthood, precisely where the bulk of his followers happened to live. On its sequel, When the Sun Goes Down, the protagonists are older, with kids on the way and hectic jobs that rob them of leisure time. In fantasizing about those college keg parties and hedonism after dark, they search for a sigh of relief. Chesney understands this, and his own changes, too. Emotionally he's more at home in his own skin, and since his voice has gotten deeper and wider, he sounds increasingly confident in the studio, besting guest artist Uncle Kracker on the title song, a warmed-over Jimmy Buffett vibe. He's also matured as a writer. The majority of his four songs, two co-written with others, are no match for "There Goes My Life," the powerful unwed father ballad that served as the album's first single, or even "When I Think About Leavin'," another tune about standing at the crossroads. But his memorable "Being Drunk's a Lot Like Loving You" will burrow deep in your psyche, and prove Chesney a fine guide to confronting pain. Better keep this one handy. --Alanna Nash
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 A great modern country album! January 12, 2005
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I've never been a huge Kenny Chesney fan. His early music was immature and radio-friendly to the core. His latter-day music, however, has an edge to it--for example: few artists would have the nerve to record a song as brutally honest as "Anything but Mine;" still fewer would put it out as a single (and the controversy this song may or may not cause isn't even intended to sell the record, as evidenced by the fact that it's already won awards and been named Country Album of the Year, and established Chesney as a serious artist). I respect Chesney for that, and so I decided to buy the album.
This is great music right here. Unlike a lot of contemporaries, Chesney is a great writer--he doesn't write much, but the four songs he wrote or cowrote on here ("I Got Back", "Keg in the Closet," "Bein Drunk's a Lot Like Lovin You," and "Old Blue Chair") are four of the best. And his choice of covers is nearly impeccable..."There Goes My Life" still brings a tear to my eye, while "The Woman With You" strikes to the bone with any working man or woman.
There are few duds on here. "Outta Here" it a bit cliched, and the title track follows a oft-repeated Buffet vibe...but it's catchy as hell. Even "When I Think About Leaving," which begins like any other song you've ever heard, quickly turns poignant and sentimental. Chesney's voice has matured, his writing and song selecting capabilities have matured...WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN just may be the album of his career (though, thankfully, not the last). It's great country music, plain and simple, from a guy who knows what he wants and what his fans want, and delivers on both levels.
Kenny's the best! March 7, 2005
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
When this Luttrell, Tennessee, lad broke on the country scene, it appeared he was just another in a large crop of look-alikes and sound alikes. Now, as he's grown up a bit, Kenny Chesney certainly is one of country's superstars, as witnessed by the recent CMA success.
With "When the Sun Goes Down" there's no debate. He's hot and heavy, making the sophisticated (and not so sophisticated) TV talk shows and showing a depth that is not common with a lot of modern musical superstars.
In "I Go Back" and "The Woman with You," Kenny shows a depth of perception and performance that highlights this CD. His driving, rock-hard productions blend cleverly, creatively, and certainly the best of good rock and high-end country, a juxtapositioning of entertainment that catches you where it should. He feels at home, no matter where, and his numbers indicate he knows where he's going and it's going to be all the way-his way. He's maturing as a song-writer ("I've read a lot of books and wrote a few songs," he says.) Besides what appears to be a lot of personal, autobiographical lines, he goes with leaps and bounds into some social significance ("Some People Change"), as well. Coupled with his singing ablility on the CDs, Kenny's hunky videos are also worth watching, as he rolls out a sensuousness that clearly makes him a cut above the rest.
Bought it for the audio, not the visual... Great Music May 12, 2005
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
I have to say i didnt know much about Kenny Chesney, to the point of not even knowing what songs were played on the radio, or who sang 'em.
So I found out who sang "that song" on the radio.. (asked the wife).. My response was "thats Kenny Chesney???"... I hadnt expected him to be that good. When I went to buy the CD, I realized why most of his fans are women. The CD is like a Abercrombie & Fitch catalog. This was rather sad.
Chesney shouldnt be marketed as some sort of Frat Model. It does him a disservice to allow his handlers to do so. I dont buy A&F catalogs because I feel they are only marketing skin and hormones. Not clothes. Thus the Chesney CD printed booklet seems to be doing the same.
That being said, the man has an amazing voice, and the music and arranging is phenomenal. I have no qualms with this CD. It is everything I would have expected and more!
Same formula brought up a notch February 10, 2004
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Unlike many Nashville stars that have become very cliche and predictable with one love song or leaving song after another, Kenny Chesney may have his own success formula down but the difference is, he brings the same type of songs up a notch and find great songs to throw in the mix... that seem to get better each time. Just as Toby Keith's "attitude" songs brought him to another level, Kenny knows his audience wants feel good beach tunes, reflective songs about life, getting drunk, scoring, and school. "When The Sun Goes Down" delivers all of the above, in some cases, all at once. (Somebody please admit that Kenny borrows Sugar Ray's riff from "Fly" on the title track) To his credit, though, Kenny does pick well-penned songs that are detailed enough to paint a picture, emotional enough to force you to reflect on the experience. "There Goes My Life", "Some People Change" and "When I Think About Leaving" are by far the best songs on the project and prime examples of his maturity. Unlike most Nashville artists who follow the predictable formula of loading up a CD with one love song or leaving after another, Kenny Chesney continues to follow Tim McGraw's path of offering songs that deal with real issues, real life, and are outside the box of standard mushy love songs, at times corny - but believeable and fun ("Keg in the Closet"). Kenny raises the bar on this one ... this is easily the best project to come out this year ...and will be hard to top.
Buy this at Target for the extra tracks January 28, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Great album, but if you purchase it at Target, you get a bonus CD with 5 cover songs. (I'm on Fire, Come Monday, etc.)
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