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| Big Dog Daddy | 
 enlarge | Artist: Toby Keith
Label: Show Dog Nashville
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 5064
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 5
UPC: 852313001164
EAN: 0852313001164
ASIN: B000NIBV0C
Release Date: June 12, 2007
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Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed- We ship to APO/FPO's.
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| Tracks:
| • | High Maintenance Woman | | • | Love Me If You Can | | • | White Rose | | • | Get My Drink On | | • | Wouldn't Wanna Be Ya | | • | Big Dog Daddy | | • | Burnin' Moonlight | | • | Walk it Off | | • | I Know She Hung the Moon | | • | Pump Jack | | • | Hit It |
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On his first totally controlled album for his own label, Toby Keith adds another title to his résumé: producer. Throughout, the former Oklahoma wildcatter, who's taken heat for his blustery patriotism and outspoken remarks, seems to be seeking new respect, shifting the focus off of politics and grandstanding and back to his talents as a musician. While his last album, White Trash with Money, found him flirting with R&B and adding horns for a bit more bump, his latest effort finds him nearly in a singer-songwriter mood, taking more time to craft the sound of the tracks and laying down his own harmonies. He's still relying on gimmicky wordplay and cartoon puffery for his full-tilt radio numbers ("High Maintenance Woman," "Big Dog Daddy"), but he also showcases the sensitive, ballad-heavy side of his personality that hasn't been as apparent since the '90s ("Does That Blue Moon Ever Shine on You," "We Were in Love"). He achieves this with some fine cowriting--the winsome "I Know She Hung the Moon" and "Walk It Off," and the lusty "Burnin' Moonlight." He also finds two excellent covers, Fred Eaglesmith's "White Rose" (which combines nostalgia for full-service gas stations with that of a teen's coming of age) and the thoughtful Craig Wiseman/Chris Wallin ballad "Love Me If You Can." The latter, a quiet social commentary, revisits Keith's familiar theme of holding one's ground, but with a far more compassionate approach than he's tried before. Consider it a meditation from a brash king of the hill who hasn't forgotten how to be humble. --Alanna Nash
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 Toby Keith continues to deliver the goods June 12, 2007
13 out of 21 found this review helpful
Toby Keith is one of those artists who knows exactly what his fans want, and delivers every single time. That alone is noteworthy. He is also a consistent hit-maker, the underdog who emerged from the shadows to become a bonafide superstar.
All that aside, Keith rarely takes risks. His last couple albums featured a few forrays onto a limb, but BIG DOG DADDY plays it safe. Fortunately, it's still a decent album (note the four stars). Vocally, Keith is in fine form; his growls on "Pump Jack" and the title track are spine-tingling, and his soothing tone on "I Know She Hung the Moon" is believable as he croons, "I know that she hung the moon/But I the one that held the ladder." His songwriting is still better than most of his peers', as his sense of humor gives play to some whitty one-liners, and his insight into male thought translates into the fantasy of the title track and "Pump Jack," a tune about pipe dreams. "Walk It Off" is surprisingly insightful, while "High Maintenance Woman," "Hit It," and "Get My Drink On" show his ability to find a commercial hook or selling point.
Toby Keith has emerged into a true musical artist. Granted, he doesn't take many risks (as Tim McGraw has begun doing), or write truly deep material (as Keith Urban has begun experimenting with), but he has stayed true to who he is, and has crafted music that speaks to the common people. He is a man of more than two dimensions ("Love Me If You Can," though not penned by Keith, is definitely a biographical piece), and his music shows that, if you look closely enough. Toby Keith will go down as an outlaw of country music, not just because of his attitude, but because he does things his way and nobody else's. And that, truly, has always been the spirit of honest country music.
 Not As Good As He Once Was (But As Good Once As He Ever Was) June 22, 2007
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Let me say this right off the bat: I'm a Toby Keith fan. If I say that up front, you'll know I have no agenda (like several others) when I review this album.
It's not his best work.
It has its moments. The first single, "High Maintenence Woman" is a strong track, and there are a few others. "Wouldn't Wanna Be Ya" is a nice addition to his catalog, and I'm sure it will be a single. "I Know She Hung the Moon" is a great ballad that describes not only loving a woman, but being proud of her. I also like "Love Me If You Can" from a lyrical standpoint because it does such a good job of responding to Keith's left-wing critics who actually know very little about him (and it shows). It's a bit bland from a musical perspective, however.
Now that I've pointed out the strong points, on to the CD's weaker moments: I feel that a lot of the other tracks are generic and predictable, and well....a little uninspired. "Get My Drink On" and "Hit It" are your typical kind of barroom whoop-it-ups, and Keith gives us his version of rockabilly for the title track, "Big Dog Daddy." As Keith himself admits, the song was inspired by a promotional event for the new Ford pickup truck. That puts me off a little, especially when the CD booklet contains an obvious paid picture advertisement of Keith with the truck itself. Even without that bit of commercialism, the song is nothing to write home about. Other songs like "White Rose" sound like flat-out filler.
Overall, this CD leaves me a little disappointed. I liked White Trash with Money and Honky Tonk U much better. Maybe the problem is with me and my high expectations. The fact that Keith's previous work led me there is high praise for his talent. I'll give this a few more listens, but I'll probably play his old CDs more often. He probably should have waited until he had some stronger material before he entered the studio this time around.
 Impressive! June 20, 2007
9 out of 16 found this review helpful
When I listen to a new CD, there are 3 things I judge it by.
1. Does it make me wanna move? (Ya know...twist and shout! )
2. Can I work out to it? (Not the same as making me move. Big difference. )
3. Does it inspire me to write?
There are very few CD's out there that get a resounding YES to all 3 of the above criteria BUT....let me tell you: Big Dog Daddy [BDD] by Toby Keith gets a hearty resounding 'YES' to all 3 questions. This CD is so well put together and so well balanced in its ratio of ballads to rocking good songs! I played the CD while I worked out and it was AWESOME! It made my work out go so much faster. And, as I played it for the 4th time the other day, I was suddenly inspired to start a new novel. Thanks, in part to "She Hung the Moon", "Burnin' Moonlight" "Love Me If You Can" and "Walk It Off". And, of course, you can't help but want to dance to the CD...especially the song "Big Dog Daddy". [I understand that it is Carter's Chord singing harmony on this song. They are great!] I LOVE the part of the song when Toby is hollering and having fun. The only song I really don't care for is "Get My Drink On". I'm just not a proponent for drinking songs, but I do have to say that while I don't care for the lyrics the music is really energizing and just begs you to move to it- regardless if you are exercising or grooving. ;-)
I highly recommend this album even if you aren't a country music fan. It is just a great album all the way around.
 Another album with a dumb title June 28, 2007
9 out of 19 found this review helpful
Another album with a dumb title after 'White Trash With Money': 'Big Dog Daddy'. Sounds 'very Country', doesn't it? It sounds more like a book for toddlers than a Country album. How can this guy be taken seriously?
I don't think he knows exactly what his fans want. His songs about bars, drinking, booze and women may appeal to people like him but they are not to the taste of everybody. If he thinks it is what all his fans want he is wrong. He doesn't know his audience. Some of his fans are not really interested in songs about Jack Daniels whiskey, a couple having sex in a pickup truck, a woman in a mini skirt ( what's next? A song about a woman in a bikini?) or his pro-war politics ( I don't get how this warmonger claims he 'prays for peace on earth every night' ). Same garbage. No originality. It seems that it is all he has to offer. Very disappointing. It is not hard to figure out why he has lost a lot of fans.
terrible music June 18, 2007
8 out of 22 found this review helpful
I don't know what is wrong with people, this guy is terrible. How he sells albums is a mystery to me, must be Nascar fans who don't know any better. If you spent money on this album I fell sorry for you.
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