If Chris Isaak had a country cousin, it would be Gary Allan. Allan has the same ability to create sexy and fabulously moody tunes, all the while staying true to his country roots. This album is original, yet comfortable in a traditional sort of way. This is achieved thanks in part to covers such as Buddy Brock's Don't Tell Mama and Del Shannon's Runaway, which Allan gives a funky '90s feel. The title track has caused such admiration that the CD's original release date of next year was moved up. A hit-in-waiting is Lovin' You Against My Will. Other standouts are the nostalgic breakup toe-tapper Sorry, the drinking-his-sorrow-away tune Bourbon Borderline, the self-acceptance song Learning to Live With Me, as well as Cryin' For Nothin' and Greenfields.

Track Listing 01.Smoke Rings In The Dark
  02.Right Where I Need To Be
  03.Don't Tell Mama
  04.Lovin' You Against My Will
  05.Sorry
  06.Cryin For Nothin
  07.Bourbon Borderline
  08.Runaway
  09.Learning To Live With Me
  10.Cowboy Blues
  11.I'm The One
  12.Greenfields