1. The Metropolitan Hotel by Chely
Wright
A Masterpiece
The centerpiece to this sixth album by soulful country balladeer Chely
Wright is The Bumper of My S.U.V., a song about the sort of patriotism that
runs deeper than partisan sniping and that will therefore likely hit home
with listeners on all sides of the political divide. As the albums primary
producer and songwriter, Wright takes control of her artistry here, with
material that has more depth and a sound that is less polished than what
often dominates the airwaves. The narrative ambition of Wrights The River,
which features Vince Gill providing vocal counterpoint, merits comparison
with the Bruce Springsteen song of the same title, while the prickly
relationship detailed in Between a Mother and a Child is too painful not to
ring true. Lightening the mood is a romp through Chuck Berrys Cest La Vie
(You Never Can Tell). With the opening Its the Song (written by Bonnie
Baker and Katrina Elam), Wright puts the emphasis on the strength of the
material, and proceeds to deliver, with a selection devoid of filler. --Don
McLeese

2. Personal Review: The Metropolitan Hotel by Chely Wright
I love Chely's eloquent alto on The Metropolitan Hotel; it is extremely
moving and demonstrates a matuirty which serves her well. Single White
Female was a great single and album, but this one's better. Chely
produced this one; she's an older, wiser, more confident woman whose
writing, like her voice, has never been better. Her best writing is
confessional, yet accessible to any fan. For Country to work, you have to
be able to relate to the song- and that sentiment is undeniable on this CD.
"Between a Mother and a Child" is especially poignant. Likewise, "Back of
the Bottom Drawer" is mature and delivered with conviction. "I Got Him
Ready For You" sounds confessional; we all have regrets. Bottom line,
give this CD a chance. Chely is more raw and emotional than most of
what's coming out now.
I cannot say enough about "Bumper of My SUV." What a heart-felt anthem!
I am a veteran and understand exactly what she's saying. Don't worry
Chely, we know there are more supportive people than the "haters" who
could never understand our patriotism. The sentiments she expresses
bring tears to my eyes- this is in the same league with Alan Jackson's
"Where Were You" (When The World Stopped Turning), the best post9-11
anthem. Chely, God Bless You. You represent the best of America, just
like the U.S. Marines.
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