MAB,
I have to tell you I really liked that song. Truth is; I even liked the Jason Aldeen song and I'm not much of an Aldeen fan.
This entire lesson the Philboy started, makes me realize how much I am "melody driven" more than "lyricly driven" .
I think we have discussed the importance of both melody and lyrics in the past; but this really reinforces how my musical tastes are mostly influenced by melodies more than lyrics. I'm guessing for me, a slower ballad may appeal to me more for the lyrics (like the Dirt song) than the other songs that have a peppier, faster pace melody.
I really liked the catchy melody of the "American Kid" song, and even the more Pop/Rock Jason Aldeen song. This Thomas Rhett song has a fun melody (you're right, I hear that disco era coming through) that strikes some familiar sounds I used to enjoy and apparently still do. I like them all.
My God, what happened to that old George Jones lovin OD. Hell, I still like that stuff to. Is there no end to this madness???
OD