Description
No Fences captures Garth Brooks just after his initial success yet before superstardom. Though it includes “”The Thunder Rolls,”” another of the pop-country power ballads he”d introduced with “”The Dance,”” No Fences bounces mainly between impersonations–often catchy and engaging ones, but impersonations nonetheless. “”Wild Horses”” is straight-up George Strait, while “”Two of a Kind”” and “”Friends in Low Places”” are John Anderson and Hank Jr. respectively. The best moment, the Dan Fogleberg-like “”Unanswered Prayers,”” relays a message either highly spiritual or hugely rationalized. Regardless, it succeeds because its delivery is earnest, sweet, and humble–something Garth wouldn”t be for long. –David Cantwell
The Thunder Rolls
New Way to Fly
Two of a Kind, Workin” On a Full House
Victim of the Game
Friends in Low Places
Wild Horses
Unanswered Prayers
Same Old Story
Mr. Blue
Wolves
