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Rock
Release Date: 04/15/2003
Even before the listener plays the first track on
the Ennis Sisters' album, he or she is struck by the title.
It's Not About You has a vague feminist ring to it: These three sisters may seek love like other women, but they also have individual existences beyond any love interest in their lives. As one might expect, the sisters --
Maureen,
Karen, and
Teresa -- flex a lot of vocal dexterity, trading leads and intertwining their voices for high-flown harmony. The bluesy
"Turn up the Radio" sounds like a good radio track with a
singalong chorus. The singer isn't against love, but declares: "Maybe someday we'll be ready for this/A white picket fence and a couple of kids/I know what I'm not and I know what this is/And I'm not doin' it yet." For listeners accustomed to
Rounder's mostly acoustic acts,
country-pop tracks with a full-blown production like
"Knocks Me off My Feet" may come as a bit of a shock. The sisters balance these upbeat songs of independence with sad
ballads like
"All Over Again" and
"If Only": Freedom is a wonderful thing, but it leaves one lonely. The album ends by including remixes of the title track,
"I'd Never Walk Away," and
"Without You," each with bigger productions and a more
pop-friendly sound.
The Ennis Sisters have crafted a confident and radio-friendly album.
It's Not About You will please fans of the group's self-titled album and fans of female groups like
the Dixie Chicks.
~Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr., All Music Guide
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