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Heartland - "Mustache"

By: Bobby Peacock

Last Updated: September 10, 2009 12:09 PM

Hey, look, it's a new song from Heartland. Yeah, you know, Heartland. That group that got that one wedding song to #1? No, you're thinking of Big & Rich. Heartland did "I Loved Her First." Where are they now, you ask? Probably working at Hardee's, for all I know.

Seriously, Heartland is back again, still trying to make up for being one of the biggest one-hit wonders in the history of country music. Their new single, "Mustache," is a delightfully silly little song courtesy of Chris DuBois, Jimmy Melton and Neal Coty. At first, it sounds like an ordinary song about some guy who just happens to hate the man that his former girlfriend is with. Then, you get to the hook "He's got a mustache." Specifically, one straight out of 1979 — one of those "porn star" ones. Yes, they really describe it that way. The narrator then goes on to say that Mister Mustache has gold chains, a hairy chest, and probably wears a Speedo to the beach. Between such details and Jason Albert's incredulous delivery (especially when he says "un-frickin'-believable"), the song is very clever without being cutesy.

In this increasingly bland country music world, it's refreshing to see a song with a good dose of humor and a little bit of an edge. Given that this is on yet another indie label, it may or may not make a dent in the charts; no matter how it performs, this song shows that there's more to Heartland than just a smash wedding ballad that practically anyone could have sung. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go shave.

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READER'S COMMENTS

Heartlandfan says:

Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Mike Myerson left the band to pursue other opportunities. He is still good friends with the guys.

TenPoundHammer says:

Posted: Saturday, September 12, 2009

One of the guys left? Which one? Also, I'm sorry if my attempts at levity came off wrong. It's just that I find it amusing how extreme their case of one-hit-wonderdom is. Plus, I think the review makes it clear enough that I like the song, and I'm glad that they're going for something more original than "I Loved Her First" (not that "I Loved Her First" was bad -- it just wasn't terribly distinctive). I've found only a very small number of country artists who can claim at least one #1 hit and absolutely nothing else.

CountryFan1 says:

Posted: Saturday, September 12, 2009

You're right Matt, this picture was on the Heartland site- ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO! I go to their site everyday and can assure you, it is not on there. Had YOU visited the band's site (heartlandband.com) for yourself, you would know that. And the author- apparently trying to be clever- did take several obvious shots at the guys. Did YOU read the review?

Sandy says:

Posted: Saturday, September 12, 2009

Heartland is a wonderful band and I'm so glad to hear new music from them. The new video is really fun. I can't wait for the tour. (When someone commented on the old photo I think they were referring to the fact that one member left the band and he's still in the photo used here.)

Heartlandfan says:

Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009

Love Heartland, love the new song and the video. Their first CD was awesome and they are definately NOT a one hit wonder. It's too bad that radio didn't give their other releases a fair shot. Mustache will do great if given the right chance. And I've heard other songs that they plan on putting on their 2nd CD and they are awesome as well.

Matt B. says:

Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009

CountryFan1, Before throwing insults yourself, READ the review. Ten Pound Hammer Likes the song. Also, The editorial staff DID go to their website, where do you think we got THIS photo?

CountryFan1 says:

Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009

Too bad you weren't able to find an updated photo of the guys that isn't 3 years old, perhaps you haven't heard of facebook or MySpace- or even thought to go to the band's website. You also failed to mention the video for this tune which I just saw on CMT.com, it is fantastic! Perhaps you should have done a little more homework instead of trying to think of silly insults.

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