Worsham’s CD opens on a witty note with the acoustic “Pants” and it is followed by the mid-tempo and rocking “Please People Please,” which would make a good choice for a future radio single. He allows his velvet voice to shine on “Southern By the Grace of God,” and his vocals on “Call You Up” are reminiscent of Keith Urban meets Vince Gill.
The Mississippi native picks up the pace with the upbeat “Lawn Chair Don’t Care” and shows his sultry side on the bluesy “Only Way to Fly.” The ballad “Old Time’s Sake” is quite mellow and haunting. The infectious “Cut Your Groove” has a radio-friendly vibe to it and deserves to be a hit on the Billboard country charts. He takes a firm stance on “I Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere,” while the title track “The Beginning of Things” is nostalgic and optimistic. After the catchy party tune “Birthday Suit,” it closes with the mid-tempo “I-55” and yet another drinking tune “Take Me Drunk.”
The Verdict
Charlie Worsham has released one of the best full-lengths country albums this year with his new CD. It is lyrically and sonically powerful, with a nice variety of songs. His prowess on guitar is exceptional, and the same holds true for his songwriting. There is no sophomore slump on this project, and while both of his two albums were superb, he showcases his maturity and growth as a recording artist on Beginning of Things, and is able to touch his listeners on an emotional level. This album garners five out of five stars. Bravo.
Charlie Worsham sat down and chatted about his Beginning of Things album with Digital Journal.
