Thread: Review by Country Universe: Carrie Underwood, “Cowboy Casanova”

Not a great review but not a bad one either. At least they gave it a B- and coming from Country Universe that's pretty good.

Kevin's said tons of great things about Carrie's talent so I believe he gave this a fair shot. I disagree with his review and feel like he didn't talk enough about the song, like the vocals or the blues and rock influences or the lyrics. Also IMO the chorus is very catchy, just as catchy as the verses. But he's entitled to his opinion.

Also I was reading the comments in the other CC post they had there (they just linked to the song so people could listen to it). It seems like even among people who aren't big Carrie fans and might not like CC they're giving it more respect than some of Carrie's other songs because they're recognizing there's something there. Maybe it's just me who's seeing that in the comments.

There are tons of great reviews out there on this song and we get these posts. I could find a hundred that are greatly positive but we seem to focus on the couple mediocre ones!

Originally Posted by davilas

Kevin's said tons of great things about Carrie's talent so I believe he gave this a fair shot. I disagree with his review and feel like he didn't talk enough about the song, like the vocals or the blues and rock influences or the lyrics. Also IMO the chorus is very catchy, just as catchy as the verses. But he's entitled to his opinion.

Also I was reading the comments in the other CC post they had there (they just linked to the song so people could listen to it). It seems like even among people who aren't big Carrie fans and might not like CC they're giving it more respect than some of Carrie's other songs because they're recognizing there's something there. Maybe it's just me who's seeing that in the comments.

I agree with you here - usually Kevin is singing Carrie's praises and the commenters do not always agree - here the comments are interesting and I like the one that says she didn't follow what's popular on radio today but changed it up and tried to do something different and that's something we will get from Carrie now and in the future and I think that's one of the most exciting things about Carrie's work - she does take chances

Originally Posted by tri_con

There are tons of great reviews out there on this song and we get these posts. I could find a hundred that are greatly positive but we seem to focus on the couple mediocre ones!

Country Universe is generally fair with their reviews. I don't agree with this one so much but I've seen great reviews for Carrie as well. I posted another one that is really good from All About Music so go check it out.

this is an iffy review..a middle one..not bad but not good...lol

eh I just take this review with a grain of salt...as we all should with reviews like this...I love the single...and it will do very well on the country charts and hopefully the pop charts as well...I can see another number on our hands

I never took reviewers seriously when using other artists as comparison to judge a song and try too technical. To me, they became music fans & not critics. It’s no different from us fans after hearing some cover songs and quickly conclude Carrie is better. Actually, it’s not hard to judge CC. if you are a critic following the music trend, you know this is not a serious but a fun, catchy song going to be a huge hit as it beg people to stop, listen and dance. Try to forget today problems for a minute. Plus, CC has a good message most dance music today do not have.

i hate this review. but what the heck, we all love the song and it will reach number 1 faster that you can say country universe. ehehehhe

Reviews don't sell records. Ask Miranda Lambert.

Interesting that the reviewer makes the connection with Ann Wilson. Although the general tone of the review is mixed - that connection is one that Carrie is likely to be pleased with.

These two artists respect and admire each other - you can see the positive vibe between them in this video:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ7ZmaL2480"]YouTube- Carrie Underwood and Heart - Alone[/ame]

Originally Posted by Farawayhills

Interesting that the reviewer makes the connection with Ann Wilson. Although the general tone of the review is mixed - that connection is one that Carrie is likely to be pleased with.

These two artists respect and admire each other - you can see the positive vibe between them in this video:

YouTube - Carrie Underwood and Heart - Alone

Boy!!! Both of these two ladies are PHENOMENAL!!! Although it is not the same "Ann Wilson" when she recorded "Alone", Ann's vocal is still great. Carrie's vocal now is like the young Ann Wilson's vocal in 1987!!!


BUT, Carrie HAS TO RE-INVENT HERSELF!!! Carrie has to diversify and branch out slowly!!! We know that Carrie can sing wide-ranging styles of music WITH VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY OF HER VOCAL!!! "Cowboy Casanova" is a product of THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTIRELY NEW STYLE OF SONG FROM CARRIE. This type of "country pop" song is "Carrie's ELEMENT"!!! Carrie's very infectious and very superior quality vocal RADIATES FROM THIS SONG "COWBOY CASANOVA". PHENOMENAL! "Cowboy Casanova" is FANTASTIC!

Originally Posted by davilas

Kevin's said tons of great things about Carrie's talent so I believe he gave this a fair shot. I disagree with his review and feel like he didn't talk enough about the song, like the vocals or the blues and rock influences or the lyrics. Also IMO the chorus is very catchy, just as catchy as the verses. But he's entitled to his opinion.

Also I was reading the comments in the other CC post they had there (they just linked to the song so people could listen to it). It seems like even among people who aren't big Carrie fans and might not like CC they're giving it more respect than some of Carrie's other songs because they're recognizing there's something there. Maybe it's just me who's seeing that in the comments.

its probably the first time i've seen him somewhat underwhelmed by carrie.

Who cares what Kevin has said in the past he missed the mark here big time. I think the song and his reveiw part company right from the start.His reveiw is forgettable CC isnt! This song isnt gonna change the world but its iconic in its style and delivery and will be played on the radio for decades to come! What reveiwers say really does not matter when a song is this good!
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^^^Not to mention there are 12 other songs on the album that will be equally good if not better

Originally Posted by Jade_kt

^^^Not to mention there are 12 other songs on the album that will be equally good if not better

I hope Carrie saves the BEST for last !!

Originally Posted by jeff

its probably the first time i've seen him somewhat underwhelmed by carrie.

In my opinion, having read the Country Universe's articles before, they like a more traditional Country and NOT "pop country", that's all .

Besides, who cares about these critics --IF "Taylor Swift's "Our Song" can be at # 1 on country chart for 6 weeks, who cares about these critics --the most important is this song going to be more popular than most recent country songs lately !

Istill think it's her best fast single, so I'm not sure exactly what he's listening to. The chorus is plenty catchy enough,infact I find it catchier than the verses. Everyone can have their own opinion, but I think his assumption that Carrie didn't pull off the country/pop is just wrong, simple as that. I'm right and he's wrong. I'm always right though lol. j/k

Many critics may say that "Cowboy Casanova" is a mixture of Country, pop, and R & B -- but, this is the genius of this song. This song is going to be "Commercially very Successful". One must always remember that no matter what, a recording industry is a "BUSINESS" !!!