Natural Forces opens with the Lovett penned title track, in which he laments “I am subject to natural forces/my home is where my horse is.” It is a fitting and proper warning that Lovett is taking us on a trip through a variety of Texas songwriters, including him. Purist may decry the lack of original material, but the covers are good hands with Lovett. His rendition of Townes Van Zandt’s Loretta is simply stunning. Only “Its Rock and Roll,” which Lovett himself wrote with Robert Earle Keen seems out of place, but it is still worth it if only for the line “The one you hate the most is the newest up and comer/and the one you love the most just ran off with your drummer.” However, he does save a few places on the album for that famous Texas songwriter Lyle Lovett and his “Empty Blue Shoes” is one of the best songs on the album. Lovett even includes a track co-penned by his girlfriend April Kimble, although the bonus track acoustic version of Pantry works better than the original.
Lyle Lovett’s music is as simple and appetizing as the down home cooking Texas he references. Natural Forces comes together like a good old fashioned family potluck. He blends together a perfect mixture of traditional and new ingredients and invites a group of friends over for an unforgettable event.
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