November 15, 2000
TOMORROW'S SOUNDS TODAY
By ANIKA VAN WYK

TOMORROW'S SOUNDS TODAY
Dwight Yoakam
(WEA/WARNER BROTHERS)

Dwight Yoakam delivers a traditionally inspired, yet very funky album. The tight-jeaned Yoakam takes inspiration from the likes of Buddy Holly, Hank Williams Sr. and Buck Owens, who sings and co-writes on this CD with Yoakam. What Do You Know About Love and For Love's Sake are both strong songs, but it's Free To Go that really stands out. "Love only pauses for a while and is always free to go," he sings. However, the coolest song is his very country remake of the Cheap Trick hit I Want You To Want Me. Also, don't overlook the inside CD cover art -- it's Yoakam, who wrote all but a couple of tracks, relaxing in a pink top with two women wearing body paint that make them look like speakers flanking a TV showing the image of a turntable.

Track Listing 1.Love Caught Up To Me
  02.What Do You Know About Love
  03.Time Spent Missing You
  04.Free To Go
  05.A Promise You Can't Keep
  06.A Place To Cry
  07.The Sad Side Of Town
  08.Dreams Of Clay
  09.For Love's Sake
  10.The Heartaches Are Free
  11.A World Of Fire
  12.I Want You To Want Me
  13.Alright, I'm Wrong (Bonus Bucks - Duet With Buck Owens)
  14.I Was There (Bonus Bucks - Duet With Buck Owens)