Interestingly, Craig's in the same position he was in 2002 when he'd just joined Broken Bow: on a small indie label that hasn't really charted much of anything yet. "This Ole Boy" has almost nothing in common with his Broken Bow breakthrough "Almost Home" (which I thought he'd never top until he released "Every Friday Afternoon"), but at the same time, it's a move back away from the strident sound he's been forging lately. I think it took me about 30 seconds to recognize it as yet another offering from the Peach Pickers, as it has that charming, "country boy" feel to it. It's not a very original idea, but it's very well-executed, and both Craig and the production are well-matched to the Peach Pickers' summery sound.
Craig Morgan can be a great singer when he's not screaming, and in particular, he excels at "country boy" songs that are a little more organic and authentic than most while still being radio-friendly. Although he didn't write "This Ole Boy," it fits well alongside "That's What I Love About Sunday," "Little Bit of Life" or "International Harvester." The Peach Pickers are a surefire way to get a hit, so I can't possibly see "This Ole Boy" missing.
Note: Not Official Cover Art
Song written by: Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip.
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