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She just sings pure, simple songs with her rich, textured voice.This is probably her best studio album with strong cuts such as "Outbound Plane", "Someday Soon", "Letting Go" and the title track "Aces". She has never really been a huge superstar like some other female artists, but her music is perhaps more real, heartfelt and honest than some other singers. Suzy Bogguss is probably one of the best kept secrets in country music. I first bought this CD back in the early 90's when it was originally released. She does not have a belting, shrieking voice like Martina McBride or Reba McEntire. And she is not as flashy or "pop-sounding" like Shania Twain or Faith Hill. The tracks don't seem a bit dated all these years later.If you are just looking for a Suzy Bogguss hits package that incorporates all of her hits, check out her "Greatest Hits". Recommended.
Suzy Boggus combines great country style with intelligent lyrics, and a unique voice and style that really make her one of the most distinctive female singers in Country. All the tracks are great. This Album is such a classic one, not dated in any way. Its commercially sound and would appeal to modern country fans, yet its also honest and sincere. The best songs being "Aces"- a great song about a trouble relationship, yet not sappy; "Outbound Plane"- a romantic upbeat tune, with an interetsing aviation theme, and the cathchy "Drive South"- a number sure to get you moving. Suzy is intelligent Country music with a crystal clear as sparkling water vocal tone that is sure to win over non-Country fans and true Country fans alike.
It is also about singing real life sentiments experienced by real people. I think being remembered is more important than scoring all the number ones in the long run.
When I bought it, I was a teenager and didn't have the maturity to comprehend some of the subjects Suzy sang about, but now that I am in my 20's and have lived some more, I totally feel where she is coming from. I hear a woman who is mature and really knows and feels what she is singing about.
I have had this CD for several years and I am not disappointed. Even though she hasn't had a hit in a while, I'll always remember her.
She doesn't resort to fake histrionics, but tells it like it is. For that I commend her.
This isn't a traditional country album, but country music isn't all about twang, cowboy hats and bars. Suzy Bogguss captures that beautifully and understatedly.
Suzy Bogguss had already released two mostly overlooked records by the time ACES arrived back in 1991. Bogguss was, and never has been, country in the strictest sense--her tastes run more towards a hybrid of country, pop, and folk--she's actually very similar to early Ronstadt, if you have to categorize. As the saying goes, the third times often the charm, and that was the case for Bogguss, who finally garnered not only long overdue airplay, but commercial success as well. It was also fortunate that this project arrived at a time when the term "country music" encompassed a wide variety of styles. No matter the category, all of Bogguss' strengths finally got noticed with what was arguably her best release yet. Among the several astute song choices, special attention must be paid to 'Outbound Plane', 'Someday Soon', and 'Letting Go',all well-deserved hits.ACES remains one of Bogguss' best records, and one of the better country-pop albums to come out of the nineties.
"Letting Go", which deals with both a mother's and a child's emotions as the latter prepares to leave for college is a remarkably accurate description not only of the conflicting emotions I felt when I first left home for college, but of the similar feelings I had leaving college for grad school, and those I feel now as I contemplate my upcoming move to start my first job.I consider this album to be an excellent, well-crafted, poignant piece of work. The lyrics are remarkably uncliched, describing emotions and emotional situations in simple unadorned language.
There are no flashy arrangements or glitzy orchestrations and no over-emoted vocals. There is an honest and straightforward quality to this album which sets it apart from others I own.
Thematically this album deals with separation - leaving, being left, being alone. Instead we get Suzy Bogguss' beautiful warm voice over rich band accompaniment.
Steel guitars, violins, and the occasional harmonica give the music its gentle country feel. I have owned this album for many years, and it still seems remarkably honest and true.Of the individual songs, "Outbound Plane" hits closest to home for me, reminding me of one of the most difficult breakups I have ever been through.
There is nothing which mars it in any way, it is pleasant to listen to, and most importantly, it speaks to my heart.
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