Lady Antebellum's "Own the Night" the trio's 3rd studio album is a
example and demonstration of passion and amazing songwriting The
newly released album showcases the groups talents as they are
finding their comfort musically and artistically together and in
country music. Having seen them twice this summer, and knowing all
the words to their songs, including their four #1 hits, along with
being a huge fan, naturally I was worried for them and the release
of this album, since their last album "Need you Now" did so well,
winning them 5 Grammy's. The group must have used the power of
those Grammy's because this album is as good and could prove to be
better as the trio has clearly found their style with this third
album. Two hit singles released and climbing the charts before the
album released "Just a Kiss" a love song showing how important it
is to take your time, cherish it and not rush when it is with the
right person, and "Own the Night" which is the albums title track
lets you relish in the memories of every night you felt like the
most important person and you were the shining star. With two
singles like that kicking things off it's hard to imagine it
getting any better, but it does! As I continued to listen I fell
more in love with the album and with what made me love country
music as a child. I was brought back to my high school days and my
first love with "Dancin Away with my Heart". Remembering how I
thought we would be in love forever but then we grow up, and even
though I'm not in love with him or wish to be, it made me remember
the innocence of first love and miss it, since you never get your
first love again.
One of the songs on the album, I have to say at first I wasn't sure
about. "Friday Night" a country rock and roll jam starts off rock
and then turns a little country and then goes back. As I listened
to the words and realized their meaning I soon began jamming along
and now it gets blasted on the speakers. "Monday morning heading
back to work", is probably the worst feeling, especially after a
GREAT weekend, and I could think of a couple of ex-boyfriends that
I would compare that feeling to. Describing the love of my life on
the other hand would be my "Friday night sweet ride and my
summertime" all things I love and want all the time. Describing
your love in this manner is so unique it's easy to see why they are
multi platinum.
With all the love the songs on this album a heartbreaker was well
added relief. "Cold as Stone" is that but with a twist. I had
listened to it a couple times, not because I didn't enjoy it, but
to understand and appreciate it, and the more I did the more it
touched and moved me. Realizing it's not so much a break up song,
but more about the emotions involved with letting someone go for
whatever the reason may be. Letting them go by choice, even though
you are trying to help and doing it because you care, it still
hurts you and them as well. If only "We were as cold as stone" life
would be simpler. With a Celtic feel added, and great vocals, it's
sure to be a hit for those who take the time to understand it.
It's hard to think of what the group will decide to put out as
their next single with the diverse options and possibilities this
album holds. If I had to pick it would be a toss up between
"Singing me Home" an upbeat song with a great melody about all the
little things your "Sweet love" does that "Keeps singing me home".
Then theirs "The Heart of the World" a powerful and moving ballad
that brought chills to me when I listened to it and is sure to do
the same to anyone who feels the song. Life is a delicate gift and
we forget how important the small things are. "Always being up
before the dawn" can wear us down, can make us forget the beauty in
a sleeping child, and how clear the dark can be. A "Routine two
perfect to mention" is what we strive for to get the most done in
the time we have, instead we should look as " time as a thief"
because once it's gone we can't get it back. These things we
usually don't realize until it's to late. This song brings all this
back into perspective all of which are very powerful and
meaningful.
With such a variety of songs most of which tug and pull and some
heartstrings, it's easy to see why the album is doing so well. The
group is showing to be a real presence in the music seen and has
made me a life long fan. I can't say I have a favorite song on this
album but the impact the first time I listened to it after I bought
it made me pull over on the side of the road to listen to it in
it's entirety. Lady Antebellum complement each other well with
their voices and Charles and Hillary both take the lead on a couple
songs, showcasing why they are toping the charts and I'm sure will
continue to do. I definitely "Owned the Night" when I purchased the
album and continue to do so every time I listen to it or life
happens while it's playing. Wonderful Job Lady A and Thank you for
letting me feel and remember!