Keith Urban Review

07/13/2005 7:32 AM, AMG


Keith Urban looks too fresh-faced to be in country music. Where's the gruff, scraggly cowboy? He must be buried beneath that fair Australian exterior, because, upon first listen, the contemporary cowboy is everywhere in such infectious, up-tempo songs like "It's a Love Thing" and "I Wanna Be Your Man" and in endearing ballads like "But for the Grace of God" and "Your Everything"." Urban's unmatched prowess with a guitar can be specifically heard in "Rollercoaster," a rare instrumental gem, generally unheard of on a country music album. Urban's signature style and distinctive take on country music, a fusion of rock-style guitar with seemingly radio-friendly songs, is a formula that will take him from newcomer status to superstar. ~ Maria Konicki Dinoia, All Music Guide