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Music Review: Billy Currington - Doin Somethin' Right

Written by Janine Macdonald
Published May 19, 2007

This is Currington's Sophomore album, and right from the first, with his "I Wanna Be A Hillbilly," he reinforces his pride in his southern and country roots. He strengthens it with the rollicking "Good Directions," establishing a fairytale love affair between a city girl and her country hunk. Currington is also smart and business savvy when it comes to music, and the video clip for "Doin Somethin' Right" shows-plenty of abs, and sex appeal, which of course would help to sell his records just that little more.

Interestingly, he almost loses his country twang and hillbilly likeness with the album title track, "Doing Somethin' Right," which to me is a complete gem. The same thing happens on "She's Got A Way With Me." As much as I love his whole hillbilly twang, I love this different side to him that shows a little romance, and a lot of substance.

Don't be fooled by the smoldering good looks and six-pack — Currington can sing, and this album shows he's not just a flash in the pan singer. He holds his own as a singer, as well as a songwriter. He covers Kenny Roger's "Lucille," and does it so well, that I still think to this day that it outdoes the original. Not many covers can do that. He follows that up with "Whole Lotta More," a rollicking song with a lot of oomph.

He doesn't just stick to pure country though in his music, and the track "Little Bit Lonely," is evident of that, with tinges of Caribbean and Reggae music incorporated into the music. Fans don't need to worry though. Currington is happy performing country, and it's not likely that he will move into another genre anytime soon. Despite his variations in music style, he's pure country to the core.

Songs not to miss: "Good Directions," "Lucille," "I Wanna Be A Hillbilly," "Whole Lotta More," and "Doin Somethin' Right."

Janine is a freelance music Journalist, who has written for several different magazines, and websites including faster louder, and xwiredonline.
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Music Review: Billy Currington - Doin Somethin' Right
Published: May 19, 2007
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Filed Under: Music: Country and Americana
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