Twice the Speed of Life | 
| Artist: Sugarland
Label: Mercury Nashville
Category: Music
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Rating:  171 reviews
Sales Rank: 507
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.3
MPN: 000217202
UPC: 602498619278
EAN: 0602498619278
ASIN: B000640XPW
Release Date: October 26, 2004
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| Tracks:
| • | Something More | | • | Baby Girl | | • | Hello | | • | Tennessee | | • | Just Might (Make Me Believe) | | • | Down in Mississippi (Up to No Good) | | • | Fly Away | | • | Speed of Life | | • | Small Town Jericho | | • | Time, Time, Time | | • | Stand Back Up |
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A surprise hit in 2004 and 2005, this Atlanta-based threesome arrived on the scene at precisely the right time--when country trios (Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts, and to a lesser extent, Trick Pony and SheDaisy) had proved themselves in the marketplace. Like those acts, Sugarland trade on solid and sometimes intricate harmonies and a killer lead vocalist. In this case, the full-tilt Jennifer Nettles plays Natalie Maines to Kristen Hall and Kristian Bush's Emily and Martie. And while it would be lovely to hear another member of the trio out front occasionally, Nettles, a deep-dish Southerner who knows no one-syllable words ("air" is "aye-er"), is a commanding presence. Stylistically, the group mixes it up, from the folk-rock of Hall and Bush's backgrounds to the driving pop that dominates much of contemporary country radio; thematically, the songs largely revolve around restlessness, the need to escape restrictions and find one's self, and the faith that things will work out. "Baby Girl," the hit about an itinerant musician writing home for money and emotional connectedness, is but one of several surefire winners here, which include "Something More," a mid-tempo quest for a more meaningful life, and "Tennessee," in which a radio request line rescues true love. The quieter songs ("Fly Away," "Hello") are no less well written and affecting, even as the barnburning "Down in Mississippi (Up to No Good)," about housewife ennui and riverboat gambling, falls embarrassingly flat. Does this triad have staying power? Well, just as their name implies, they're a little too sweet to equal the Chicks' gravitas, but there's no denying they've got energy to burn. --Alanna Nash
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| Customer Reviews: Read 166 more reviews...
 Oh, so sweet December 6, 2004
Richard Benson (Plant City, FL USA)
61 out of 68 found this review helpful
I happened to catch Sugarland's video for "Baby Girl" on TV and loved it so much, I immediately ordered the CD. I then went to the band's web site and was able to listen to the whole CD online. I love this CD so much that I wasn't able to wait the two days for my CD to arrive -- I had to go out the next day and buy it at a local record store. I gave the already-ordered copy as a gift. This is by far my favorite CD of 2004. Jennifer Nettles' voice is super, the songs are upbeat and uplifting. It's the kind of music you want to crank up and drive fast down a long, straight road with the windows down and the sun roof open. I was surprised to find out I know and respect all three members of the band from their previous musical endeavors, and it's true -- this combination is something completely different and really so much more than any of them ever did alone. The combination of Kristen, Kristian and Jennifer truly is almost magical. I hope Sugarland is around for a very, very long time, and that they get the recognition they deserve.
Sensational Sound! September 25, 2005
Woody White (Wilmington, NC USA)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
After the 1st few seconds of this CD, I was utterly amazed at Jennifer Nettles voice and lyrical originality. I bought this CD just to hear something different and am truly surprised that Sugarland is not more popular than they are. I expect that her voice and the talent of the songwriting and background sounds will set higher standards in Nashville. YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECORD!!
GrownUpMusic.com Recommended! We can't stop rockin'! December 9, 2004
Larry Harris (Los Angeles, Nirvana)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
If you like the Dixie Chicks - and even if you don't - you're going to go ape for Sugarland. There's nothing redneck about this bunch. Sugarland is smart, incredibly talented and - best of all - optimistic. No dogs, trailer park housewives or pickup trucks were harmed in the making of this CD. Instead, it celebrates the common struggles we all share: with lyrical beauty, solid melody and a beat you can dance to. The music is infectious from beginning to end, making this a perfect soundtrack for your next road trip.
 Great CD March 26, 2005
W. Dunn (Philadelphia)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a great CD. For those reviewers who can't stand the twang, let me remind you that this is a COUNTRY cd and that Jennifer is from Georgia. Southern accents just make the music more real and less processed. Her voice is very strong and makes everything sound upbeat. There are way too many female artists singing "sad" songs, so Sugarland is a great new alternative to this. Something More, Tennessee, Down In MS, and Baby Girl are my favorites. I rarely have 4 favorites on one CD. Go out and get it if you are a true country fan. This is one of my top 5 albums along with Mud on the Tires, Long Black Train, Julie Roberts, and When the Sun Goes Down.
Isn't it sweet! October 31, 2004
Stacey R. Wells (Savannah, GA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Sugarland is hands-down the best thing that has happened to Nashville in a long, long time.Thank you, Mercury Records, for signing this band. The songwriting is amazing, and it's pretty rare in Nashville for the stars to write their own music. Sugarland doesn't just "help" write the music, or write one song on the album, THEY WROTE THE WHOLE THING. Every single song on this album could be a best selling single. Jennifer Nettles has the most amazing voice, and her stage presence is captivating. The trio makes wonderful music together, and already, I can't wait for the next album! Do yourself a favor and BUY THIS RECORD. And then do yourself another favor and see Sugarland in concert.
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