Dolly Parton Unleashes Her Inner 'Rockstar': Album Review

<pfseg id="0">Tọkasi si awọn agbaye on November 17, Dolly Parton ká "@Rockstar"@@ tẹsiwaju akoko pataki nigba ti awọn ikọkọ agbalagba, ti a mọ bi awọn 'Backwoods Barbie', fi awọn akositi akositi rẹ fun ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna ọna

<pfseg id="0">The album bẹrẹ ninu agbara pẹlu awọn eponymous "Rockstar," nibi Parton gbe rẹ ipo pẹlu agbara ti o le igbẹkẹle awọn stadia. Pẹlu guitar riffs riffing ati awọn beat electrifying, nibẹ ni aṣayan ti awọn rock-star pomp ati showmanship, ṣugbọn nigbagbogbo catchy lyrics tẹsiwaju lori awọn ọna rẹ ("I'm on a roll, I'm on a streak, life's a song and I'm on beat"), nibẹ ni a echo of anticipation fun a granger undertow eyi ti ko

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Kẹsẹ Parton ṣiṣẹ pẹlu Elton John lori "Don’t Let The Sun Go Down on Me," nibẹ ni a ipinnu ti awọn aṣalẹ ti o wa ti o ti wa ni tẹtẹ ṣugbọn ko ni kikun ti o ko ni kikun. Awọn ọna ti o ni awọn akoko ti o dara julọ, pẹlu awọn akọkọ ti awọn mejeji ti wa ni iṣeto ni ọpọlọpọ ọna, ṣugbọn awọn iṣowo ti o le ti wa ni ifọwọkan siwaju sii ni aṣiṣe siwaju sii.

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.

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Tracklist:

1. Rockstar
2. World On Fire
3. Every Breath You Take (Sting)
4. Open Arms (Steve Perry)
5. Magic Man (Carl Version, pẹlu 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. Stairway To Heaven (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)