Amazon.com For Comin' on Strong, Adkins rejoins producer Scott Hendricks, who discovered the rangy Louisiana native in the '90s, signed him to a recording contract, and helmed his initial hits. On Chrome, Adkins's previous release, producer Dan Huff had taken him the predictable pop route--and scored a top five album--but apart from his perfect fit with blue-collar themes, Adkins never sounded completely at home with the album's gussied-up backgrounds. Now Hendricks brings him back to a rootsier sound and makes the most of his distinctive, deep-sea baritone, the likes of which country hasn't heard since Ed Bruce's early-'80s hits. "Missing You," which captures the loneliness of a oil driller far from home, is one of several tunes that show a new maturity and believability in the singer's material, just as "I'd Sure Hate to Break Down Here" and "One Nightstand" again prove Adkins's ability to convey vulnerability in an ultra-masculine fashion. Yet none of those tracks are likely to receive as much attention as "Hot Mama," a tune of middle-aged lust that's sure to keep Adkins popular with both polyester-clad Wal-Mart shoppers and jaded radio programmers, the real gatekeepers of any country singer's career. --Alanna Nash
Customer Reviews:
Trace the ManFebruary 17, 2008 Mark J. Spaeth(Pigeon Falls USA) My wife is the biggest Trace fan ever. So I have purchased most of the Cd's that he has published so far. The only ones I don't have are the ones with the same song as her others. But this seller did a good job for me, the product was of good quality and the delivery speed was excellent. I would recommend seller to anyone.
Comin' On StrongFebruary 7, 2007 K. Lyngholm(Rosharon, TX) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
That cocky smile he has that can melt a woman's heart is evident thru out the CD packaging and on the CD cover. You can almost hear it in some of the songs as you listen to the tracks. Two of Trace's latest hits are featured on the CD, Red Hot Mama, along with Rough & Ready. They are the first and last songs on the CD, but the songs in between are worth listening too also.
BIG COUNTRY MANFebruary 1, 2007 Robert Gardiner(KUWAIT) 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Another great CD from Trace Adkins His varied selection of songs and tempo has you want to listen again and again. An excellent CD.
Great CDNovember 12, 2006 R. Ellingwood Trace Adkins is one of my most favorite artist. I havent seen him in concert yet but i am a fan club member and hope to see him in concert soon. In the meantime I have both of his music video dvds. I like every song on this CD. My favorite is HOT MAMA. The video HOT MAMA is really good also.
Comin' On Strong,December 7, 2005 David A. Smith(Webberville, Mi, USA) 0 out of 5 found this review helpful
is Not the Best Trace Adkins cd i have heard. It has only a couple of songs that i really like. they Are Hot Mama & Rough & Ready all & all the rest of the cd stinks.
If You Liked This Cd Check Out Trace Adkins others.
1. Songs About Me 2. Greatest Hits Vol. 1 3. Chrome 4. More 5. Dreamin' Out Loud 6. Big Time
