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Learn To Live  | 
 enlarge | Artist: Darius Rucker
Label: Capitol-Nashville
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 59
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 85506
UPC: 094638550624
EAN: 0094638550624
ASIN: B001CJOHCU
Release Date: September 16, 2008
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Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand new. Never listened to. Promo copy without plastic wrap, but it's brand new.
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| Tracks:
 | Forever Road | | | All I Want | | | Don't Think I Don't Think About It | | | Learn To Live | | | If I Had Wings | | | History In The Making | | | Alright | | | It Won't Be Like This For Long | | | Drinkin' And Dialin' | | | I Hope They Get To Me In Time | | | While I Still Got The Time | | | Be Wary Of A Woman |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
As the lead singer and co-writer for Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius Rucker always eschewed overt R & B, and fixed the band’s music in roots rock. Now on this solo album, Learn to Live, he immerses himself in the typical Nashville themes of home, hearth, and spirituality, with varying results. His sturdy baritone knows how to carry these messages, and he displays an ease with country phrasing. Furthermore, he's assembled a fine passel of pickers, from mainstream guests Vince Gill, Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley, to 'grassers Aubrey Haynie and Bryan Sutton. All this works fine on the radio?the album and the single "Don't Think I Don't Think About It," which logged the number one slot on the country charts. But while Rucker pays fine homage to Buck Owens with the intro to the humorous divorce declaration "All I Want," and nurtures his inner redneck on the barroom anthem "Drinkin' and Dialin'," too many cliches weave their way into his lyrics, and the overall sound is that of amiable, cookie-cutter, country pop. Next time out, let’s hope Rucker reaches farther back into his South Carolina roots for a more authentic backwoods connection. -– Alanna Nash
Album Description
As the front man of Hootie & The Blowfish, Darius Rucker has already experienced success - earning 2 Grammy awards and selling over 25 million albums worldwide. Now, embracing his country roots and a music he has always wanted to make, Darius is attracting the attention of country fans who are discovering his voice for the first time, and rewarding Hootie fans with new music featuring one of the most unique voices across any genre of music. Featuring his debut country single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It", Learn to Live features 12 undeniable country hits and a voice that is unarguably Darius Rucker. "I have always written country songs...for me, this is really just part of the natural evolution of my career. I plan to be doing this for a long time. This isn't a one album deal - it's a career thing," explains Rucker.
Album Description
As the front man of Hootie & The Blowfish, Darius Rucker has already experienced success - earning two Grammy awards and selling over 25 million albums worldwide. Embracing his Country roots and a music he has always wanted to make, Darius is attracting the attention of Country fans who are discovering his voice for the first time, and rewarding Hootie fans with new music featuring one of the most unique voices across any genre of music. Featuring his debut Country single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It", Learn to Live features 12 undeniable Country hits and a voice that is unarguably Darius Rucker. "I have always written Country songs...for me, this is really just part of the natural evolution of my career. I plan to be doing this for a long time. This isn't a one album deal - it's a career thing," explains Rucker.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 41 more reviews...
 Every song's a good song! December 2, 2008
If you loved his voice with Hootie & the Blowfish, you'll love it more as he sings his own country songs. He wrote all but one on this CD and they're all good!
Awesome sound! November 23, 2008
Darius has done such a great job on this breakthrough CD. I don't think he gets enough credit for this talent. Welcome to country! Would definitely recommend this to a friend!
Who would think that Darius could do this.... November 13, 2008
A Cd this great only comes around a few times a year, and Darius Ruckers CD would rank number one against most of them. This is one of those CD's you can listen to from start to finish without skipping a track. With his smooth vocals and great storytelling, any country fan who wouldn't pick this up would be out of their mind. Take my advice and pick up this GREAT country CD, you will not be disappionted.
Learn to Live November 6, 2008
A wonderful album from "Hootie". He really showed how versatile he really is!!
Learn to Live November 4, 2008
EXCELLENT! Every song could be a #1. I love the richness of Darius Ruckers voice. Loved him in Hootie but this CD is Far Superior!
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