Dolly Parton Unleashes Anjeun Inner 'Rockstar': Album Review

<pfseg id="0">Divulkeun ka publik dina 17 November, Dolly Parton "@Rockstar"@@ ngandung momen signifikan di mana ikon budaya, kasohor dipikawanoh salaku 'Backwoods Barbie,' ngarobah gitar akustik nya pikeun hiji listrik. perjalanan ambisius ieu ngaliwatan crags jeung puncak tina rock 'n' roll ngabalukarkeun drive Parton pikeun ngéléhkeun sorangan jeung venture ka alam anyar. Jeung kombinasi tina sembilan asalna jeung 21 cover, "@Rockstar" mangrupakeun tribute ka Parton urang jeung rasa hormat kana genre, sanajan eksekusi maranéhanana sering nganteurkeun leuwih ti dijangka.</pfs

Albumna dimimitian energically jeung eponymous "Rockstar," dimana Parton ngumumkeun status na kalawan énergi nu bisa ngaronjatkeun stadion. Jeung riffs gitar riffing jeung beat electrifying, aya pangharapan tina rock-star pomp jeung showmanship, tapi sanajan lyrics catchy nyarankeun dina ngaronjatna ("I'm on a roll, I'm on a streak, life's a song jeung I'm on beat"), aya echo of anticipation pikeun grungier undertow nu teu pernah kapanggih.

Dina "Every Breath You Take,"@@@ kolaborasina jeung Sting dina lagu ikonik na, kasempetan pikeun reinterpretasi kreatif anu jelas. Tapi, rendering ieu tetep dina batas kenyamanan, leuwih sarupa duet familiar ti venture kana wilayah anyar anu menarik. "Open Arms," ballad panghargaan ku Journey, disadiakeun ku Steve Perry, sarta sedengkeun poténsi nyaringkeun jiwa antara belts kuat Perry jeung pleveness of Parton anu gancang, pangalusna rasa disadiakeun, teu cukup ngembangkeun kana explosion emosional nu ngagambarkeun aslina.

When Parton collaborates with Elton John on "Don’t Let The Sun Go Down on Me," there is an undercurrent of dormant possibility that is touched yet not fully unearthed. The track has its moments of luster, with both icons' vocals interweaving in a grand manner, but the partnership could have excavated deeper into a more stirring reinterpretation of the moving ballad.

The ambitious cover of Led Zeppelin’s "Stairway to Heaven," featuring the unconventional pairing with Lizzo and Sasha Flute, is as enticing on paper as it is in execution, albeit without the transformative punch that could have marked the album’s pinnacle of daring creativity. There’s no denying the talent and pure vocal prowess on display, but there's a perceptible reluctance to fully let loose and cascade into the abyss that rock often summons.

Amidst her original compositions, "World on Fire" confronts societal complacency with the urgency that is a hallmark of rock, yet musically, it remains tepid where one might expect a more fiery delivery. With rock being the proud, outspoken outcast of music genres, Parton's reserved approach results in a voice raised, yet not quite the rallying cry it could have been.

In her collaboration with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr for “Let It Be,” a soaring sense of spirit is vivid. There's an elegance to how Parton's affectionate inflections merge with the earnestness of the original Beatles. Yet, one is left yearning for an edgier turn—a tinge of the gravelly upheaval that Parton, McCartney, and Starr are more than capable of crafting had the interpretations stretched beyond their comfort zones.

"I Dreamed About Elvis," featuring Ronnie McDowell, ventures into personal territory with a whimsical ode to the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Here, Parton interweaves her voice with the narrative ("And I dreamed I was standing with the King by my side, my heart beating so loud, I thought I'd died"), conjuring an endearing stretch of musical history that pays homage in grand and playful style. Yet, the track’s execution doesn’t harness the transformative energy of Elvis’ era, capturing adoration without the spark of reinvention.

Ann Wilson joins Parton in "Magic Man," a song that by all accounts could have been an explosive meeting of two musical supernovas. While their vocals navigate the terrain with grace, the song rests more as a courteous homage than a rambunctious ode that channels the true fiery essence of the heart's enigmatic mystic that the tune alludes to.

The collaborative spirit of rock is well-documented in "Rockstar," articulated through the lineup of guest artists who are rock royalty in their own rights. Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, and Neil Giraldo bring their namesake energy, yet the collision with Parton’s country-rooted style feels restrained, with each song teetering on the edge of potential greatness.

As "Rockstar" reaches its conclusion with Lynyrd Skynyrd’s "Free Bird," one anticipates an ascent to the prophetic freedom the song represents. Parton's rendition is sung with clarity and respect, yet the grit and sense of unchained liberation are diluted into a rendition that feels too polished for the rebellion it could incite.

Given the immense respect and enthusiasm Parton brings to "Rockstar," assigning a modest 4.5 out of 10 may seem harsh. But the album, while grand in scale and collaborative effort, fails to capture the rogue and raucous spirit of rock. The album often feels like a velvet-lined homage, restrained by its deference and garnished with Dolly’s undeniable charm—characteristics that while warm and welcoming, are incongruent with the wild, free, and rebellious nature that defines rock 'n' roll.

Album ieu tanpa ragu deviates ti norma Parton, solidifying fakta yén bakat anjeunna teu nyaho hadé. Tapi, dina petualangan nya ka lapangan rock, urang ngantosan pikeun kotor jeung kotor di handap glitter - a rawness nu hilang dina basa Polandia tina "Rockstar." It rinsed dina liar tina rock kana hiji echo well-composed tapi tame, ninggalkeun a aftertaste of craving - pikeun untamed, roh pioneer of Dolly Parton geus dileupaskeun.

Tracklist:

1. Rockstar
2. WORLD ON FIRE
3. Every Breath You Take (Sting)
4. Open Arms (Steve Perry)
5. Magic Man (Carl Version, jeung Ann Wilson)
6. Long As I Can See The Light (John Fogerty)
7. Either Or (Kid Rock)
8. I Want You Back (Steven Tyler)
9. What Has Rock And Roll Ever Done For You (Stevie Nicks)
10. Purple Rain
11. Baby, I Love Your Way (Peter Frampton)
12. I Hate Myself For Loving You (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)
13. Night Moves (Chris Stapleton)
14. Wrecking Ball (Miley Cyrus)
15. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Pink, Brandi Carlile)
16. Keep On Loving You (Kevin Cronin)
17. Heart Of Glass (Debbie Harry)
18. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Elton John)
19. Try To Rock And Roll Me (Melissa Etheridge)
20. Sukacita ka langit (Lizzo, Sasha Flute)
21. We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You
22. Bygones (Rob Halford)
23. My Blue Tears (Simon Le Bon)
24. What's Up? (Linda Perry)
25. You're No Good (Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow)
26. Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo)
27. Bittersweet (Michael McDonald)
28. I Dreamed About Elvis (Ronnie McDowell)
29. Let It Be (Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr)
30. Free Bird (Lynyrd Skynyrd)