This I Gotta See Andy Griggs

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  • Release Date: 08/10/2004
  • Sales Rank: 8,217
  • Label: RCA
  • UPC: 828765963022

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This I Gotta See

1LISTENThis I Gotta See 3:46
2LISTENMy Kind of Beautiful 3:51
3LISTENShe Thinks She Needs Me 4:00
4LISTENCareful Where You Kiss Me 3:47
5LISTENBe Still 4:00
6LISTENI Never Had a Chance 3:44
7LISTENHillbilly Band 2:53
8LISTENWhy Do I Still Want You 5:13
9LISTENLong Enough 4:18
10LISTENIf Heaven 3:32
11LISTENNo Mississippi 5:11

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Andy Griggs has a voice suited for hard country music: strong and gritty, yet his twangy tenor shows just enough vulnerability to coax out a tear or two. Too bad that he has yet to make an album that lives up to that voice. On his third album, This I Gotta See, he delivers a professional, assured contemporary country record that flirts with his harder honky tonk influences, yet it's still the slickest effort he's cut, heavy on sweet ballads and melodic mid-tempo tunes, with a few faster numbers that offer a nice change of pace. These are well-constructed songs and productions, and Griggs sells them well, but they're not particularly memorable; by and large, they're pleasant listening, not captivating, even if his voice demands your attention. At times, he gets a song that gives him a good showcase for his talents -- ballads like "Be Still," or ravers like the lean "Hillbilly Band" -- but when the album ends with the laid-back, soulful, pure country "No Mississippi" (featuring guest appearances by Bekka Bramlett and Delbert McClinton), it's clear that this loose, down-home feel is right for Griggs. He would prosper on an album that was loose, relaxed, and had its heart in pure country. On This I Gotta See, those brief glimpses of straight-ahead country are surrounded by songs that fit the Nashville game plan, and while those are pleasant enough, Griggs is capable of doing something better -- as he proves on moments on this solid album, which is enough to make it worth a listen. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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This I Gotta Seeby Anonymous

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October 01, 2004: Some of the best tracks are "My Kind of Beautiful", "I Never Had a Chance", and "No Mississippi". This is what people mean when they say outlaw country;"She Thinks She Needs Me" is a lot like his previous singles, but a lot of the album is different. After I heard it the first time I couldn't get the songs out of my head; and I didn't want to. It's probably his best work yet.

This I Gotta Seeby Anonymous

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September 03, 2004: I have always been a fan of Andy's. Ever since seeing him perform acoustic for a small crowd on the day his debut album "You Won't Ever Be Lonely" came out. He has an absolutely amazing voice, incredible talent, and a whole lot of charm. But what happened with this album? I recently bought it without listening, and I am actually disappointed. The choice of songs is not appealing at all. There are only a couple of songs that I really like, and even those could be improved. I think his lyrics are leaning too much on the provocative side, rather than the sweet innocence of "You Won't Ever Be Lonely". That song was a hit because it was tender and loving, and many people could relate. Even if you didn't have a significant other, you could still feel the song in your heart. Andy has wonderful talent, and I hope someone can bring it out again like we saw in his debut album. I'll always be a fan though. :)