Joe Nichols - "Believers"
By: Liz Jungers
Joe Nichols has one of the richest voices to be found among the new country traditionalists, as his new single “Believers” (listen)reminds us. It also reminds us, thematically, of his breakout single “The Impossible.” Nichols returns to the subject of faith with three vignettes: voters with unwavering faith in change lining up outside the courthouse, a couple taking a leap of faith at the wedding altar, and a mother who always believed her son would see the light finding redemption near the end of her life. Nichols says, “It’s also about believing in something bigger than what’s right in front of you. There have been a lot of times in my life, both recently and in the past, that I’ve needed a lot of belief just to move me forward. This song gives me that.”
Indeed, Joe’s professional and personal lives have veered a bit off the rails in the last couple of years, and the cynic in me can’t help but wonder whether “Believers” is a contrived attempt to recapture what made “The Impossible” and hit and Joe Nichols a star. From the three story lines to the second verse piano fills, it all seems a little formulaic. Or is it simply vintage Nashville? Is Joe returning to his roots or regressing as an artist? The believer in me hopes it's the former, but the inner cynic isn't quite convinced.
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READER'S COMMENTS
AswadKannak says:
Posted: Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Hey - I am definitely delighted to discover this. cool job!
BobPerryr says:
Posted: Friday, April 8, 2011
Thanks...this looks really interesting. I am looking forward to having my says!
Deb says:
Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Just an FYI - Phil Vassar and Craig Wiseman wrote the song. Joe does a great job. Deb
Bryan says:
Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009
Fantastic and beautiful song! This song showcases exactly what Joe is, one of the best voices in country music today!
Glass Half Full says:
Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009
It's a whole lot easier to criticize then to create.That's why most people are negative. Cynics are people who tear down..Believers are people who build. Which would you rather be? I'm with Joe.."got a little more faith than the world has doubt". God Bless all Believers. Peace
James Moats says:
Posted: Monday, August 10, 2009
Believers is a great song, I was lucky enough to hear it straight from Iraq, and i cant wait to buy the album
Jordan Stacey says:
Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Considering his last album didn't do all that well I was expecting them to go with sometihng up-tempo and very radio friendly, but I guess they figured that this would at least get him some attention. I'm not a fan of it yet.
Leeann Ward says:
Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Welcome, fellow cynic!:)
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