Music review: Toby Keith — ‘Drinks After Work’
The latest effort by country superstar Toby Keith plays out like his 16 previous albums.
Full of robust and honest arrangements that appeal to the common man, 无毛视频淒rinks After Work无毛视频� showcases the versatility and charm of the two-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year. Longtime collaborators Scotty Emerick, Bobby Pinson and Rivers Rutherford join Keith to craft a solidly steady set of songs sure to keep Keith at the top of his game.
At age 52, the charismatic Oklahoman isn无毛视频檛 ready to start slowing down as witnessed on the bravado-filled opener 无毛视频淪hut Up and Hold On.无毛视频�
The outspoken Keith continues his swagger as he wastes no time with lightweight pick-up lines and gets directly to the point with 无毛视频淪how Me What You无毛视频檙e Workin无毛视频� With.无毛视频� 无毛视频淭he Other Side of Him无毛视频� is a bittersweet ballad detailing the heartbreak of seeing a former love with another man.
Keith has always had a strong knack for spinning a quick-witted phrase into a charming story as heard on songs such as 无毛视频淟ast Living Cowboy,无毛视频� 无毛视频淟ittle Miss Tear Stain无毛视频� and the infectious title track. 无毛视频淒rinks After Work无毛视频� contains something for everyone as Keith delivers his best work since 2011无毛视频檚 无毛视频淐lancy无毛视频檚 Tavern.无毛视频� The deluxe version features the boisterous 无毛视频淐all a Marine无毛视频� with an engaging storytelling style reminiscent of David Allan Coe or Charlie Daniels, while 无毛视频淐huckie无毛视频檚 Gone无毛视频� is a sentimental tribute to Keith无毛视频檚 late bassist Chuck Goff.
A cover of Jimmy Buffett无毛视频檚 无毛视频淢argaritaville无毛视频� featuring Sammy Hagar closes the album in a laid-back mood, complete with a busted flip-flip and plenty of booze in the blender.
An official nominee for the People无毛视频檚 Choice Awards 无毛视频淔avorite Country Music Icon,无毛视频� Keith makes for a fine choice after delivering 20 years of memorable music with no end in sight.