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Music
Actor makes strong debut with self-titled album
By PAULINE M. MILLARD
Associated Press Writer
John Corbett, "John Corbett" (Funbone Records)
It may be hard for some to see actor John Corbett — Carrie's sweet, suffering
boyfriend Aidan on "Sex and The City" — as a grizzled country singer.
But by the time you're done listening to his self-titled debut album, you'll no longer be concentrating on his acting persona, but his country twang.
Corbett, a West Virginia native, is convincing and appealing on this solid collection of 12 songs. His vocals are surprisingly strong, and the album features catchy melodies written by the likes of top-notch songwriters like Nashville's Jon Randall and Elton John's songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin.
The troubles brought on by women are a universal theme of male country singers — actually, most singers of any genre — and Corbett's adds his voice to the pain here. "Bottle of Whiskey," one of the album's best tracks, explores how one lady's memory can only be discussed after a bottle of the hard stuff.
"Good to Go" has Corbett giving thanks for all he has to be grateful for in his life. He shows his soft side in "Wichita," a sentimental ballad about a woman he once met there. And
"Cash" is a curious song about listening to Johnny Cash after being laid off from a factory job.
It's another example of how Corbett works hard to come across as a good ole boy
on his album, and like the good actor that he is, he succeeds.
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