Randy Travis - Around the Bend

Producer:  Kyle Lehning
Record Label:  Word/Curb/WB Records
Website:  http://www.randytravis.com

Randy Travis recently saw his career receive a revival of sorts - much thanks to signing with Words Records, releasing faith based recordings, and the hit song “Three Wooden Crosses”.  His move to a more faith-based recording process has been a huge success - and Travis is more popular now than he was just a few short years ago.  Much of that success also can be attributed to the likes of Josh Turner, who has taken the neo-classic Country sound and made it a success again.  Musically, Around the Bend is classic Randy Travis - more traditional country that recalls the likes of George Jones or Merle Haggard as opposed to the more polished and over-produced sounds of acts like Keith Urban or Rascal Flatts.  It’s a style that has worked well for Travis all these years, and his fans don’t seem to mind.  This is probably Travis’ least spiritual release - touching on everything from relationships, love, and typical Country topics.  Travis knows how to pick songs - especially those that will drive CD sales - such as the humorous “Every Head Bowed” and classic Country sound of “Everything That I Own (Has Got a Dent)”.  His spiritual moments are present as well, just not as upfront as previous works.  “Faith In You” is a strong ballad that should play well on Christian Country and Southern Gospel stations about faith in God.  “Around the Bend” touches on uncertainty in life from a Christian perspective.  Even though these songs may not be the most outspoken about Travis’ faith - one can definitely see how his faith is expressed in different topics like alcoholism ("You Didn’t Have a Good Time"), divorce and separation ("From Your Knees"), marriage and love ("Dig Two Graves” and “Love Is a Gamble").  Around the Bend is another fine release from one of Country and Gospel music’s most cherished names.  It’s great to hear Travis continue recording songs like this from a faith perspective.

Purchase Around The Bend.

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