Scotty McCreery "Clear As Day"

It is Clear As Day where some of his influences lie, and Tim McGraw is one the top of the list; just in the voice alone you cannot ignore the similiar tonalities. The first song seems like its sound came straight "Out of Summertime" with those memories recalled as it is accompanied by energetic percussion and banjo (which doesn't often exhilarate as much outside of bluegrass). The next song is full of passion, beautiful backing vocals, and may not have the energy that the opener did, but "I Love You This Big." (Seriously, it would be silly to match that energy with a song that has this much sincerity). Summer lovin, happened so fast...I don't need to really elaborate on what this memory still  "Clear as Day" is about; I'll give you a hint, it involves a special someone. "The Trouble With Girls" is that they are so darn pretty, and hard to understand; almost like they are on another planet. If there was a science dedicated to unlocking the enigma that is the female mind that might be one of the rising careers in the field. With all kidding aside, the piano lead, string assisted introspective that sings "Yeah, the trouble with girls is nobody loves trouble as much as me."  I wonder if Mr. Mom also lives in this "Water Tower Town" full of  god-loving, tea-favoring, football-championing people who are not only full of energy, but full of heart as well.  A "Walk in the Country" sounds like a splendid idea "it would do us some good, to take a walk in the woods." The next song is sung by a true country guy, because even though he was in love when his hands held the wheel of that Chevy the first time, or he felt love singing his first original song he shamelessly announces that her love is "Better Than That." I will not say much because this song could probably makes you cry enough tears to wash "Dirty Dishes" with when you feel the sentimental heart in the song. OK, enough blubberin' even though "You Make That Look Good." The next song is something teenagers, or even anybody else, can relate to because it deals with a realization that comes with age; sometimes it just isn't there, but the love that a parent has for their child doesn't become as clear as day to them until they finally leave the house and realize that they just wanted to help them get their feet "Back on the Ground." It seems "That Old King James" is good for more than just collecting dust in people's houses, reading scriptures, and being used as a centerpiece, but saving lives as well "right there in the middle of hell." It seems a little melodramatic, and a little one-sided, but people's faith (regardless of what they believe) has helped them survive many turmoils they might not have without it. Some of my favorites: Out of Summertime, I Love You This Big, Water Tower Town, Walk in The Country, Dirty Dishes, and Back on the Ground.