Completely

by Diamond Rio

Overview

The material on Completely by Diamond Rio has two powerful qualities behind it: individuality and positive outlook. With artists as well anchored in the business as Diamond Rio, the musical quality is a given. The real challenge is outdoing yourself and coming up with fresh concepts. The selections on this album seem to be the fruition of that search for musical renewal with unique cuts such as "Wrinkles," co-written by Ronny Scaife and Neil Thrasher. The age-conscious will find this song especially appealing with its fun, hopeful message. Even the pain of "I Believe" is alleviated with spiritual guidance, while "You'll Find Me" reunites a husband and wife on the verge of good-bye. On the instrumental side, Diamond Rio offers "Rural Philharmonic," a fast-paced composition by group member Jimmy Olander. If that Diamond Rio harmony is what you're after, it's here too and is especially powerful on the oxymoronic "Beautiful Mess," though it overpowers some of the lyrics in "The Box." On the whole, Completely marks another musical revival for Diamond Rio. ~ Rick Cohoon

Product Details

Release Date:	08/20/2002
Label:	Arista
UPC:	0078636704623
Rank:	106018

Tracks

1. Beautiful Mess
2. Big Ol' Fire
3. I Believe
4. Something Cool
5. The Box
6. We All Fall Down
7. Wrinkles
8. Completely
9. A Better Idea
10. If You'd Like Some Lovin'
11. You'll Find Me
12. Rural Philharmonic
13. Make Sure You've Got It All

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Diamond Rio   Primary Artist
Jimmy Olander   Banjo,Dobro,Guitar,Sampling,Vibraphone,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String)
Carl Marsh   String Conductor
Gene Johnson   Mandolin,Vocal Harmony
Marty Roe   Vocals
The Nashville String Machine   Strings
Dan Truman   Piano,Keyboards,Wurlitzer,Organ (Hammond)
Dana Williams   Bass,Vocal Harmony
Brian Prout   Drums

Technical Credits

Michael D. Clute   Producer
Benny Quinn   Mastering
Chris Wallin   Composer
Beth Lee   Photography,Art Direction
Kevin Tucker   Cover Design
Russ Harrington   Photography
Claudia Fowler   Stylist
Astrid Herbold May   Design,Art Direction
D. Vincent Williams   Composer
Pete Miskinis   Assistant Engineer
Arlis Albritton   Composer
Tommy Conners   Composer
Skip Ewing   Composer
Steve Wariner   Composer
Sonny LeMaire   Composer
Steven Dale Jones   Composer
Bill Anderson   Composer
Jimmy Olander   Composer
Kim Williams   Composer
Clayton Mills   Composer
Shane Minor   Composer
Carl Marsh   String Arrangements
Donny Kees   Composer
Diamond Rio   Producer
Neil Thrasher   Composer
Mike Clute   Mixing,Engineer
Tom Shapiro   Composer
Diane Warren   Composer
Leslie Richter   Assistant Engineer
Tommy Polk   Composer
David Ball   Composer
Steve Crowder   Assistant Engineer
Ronny Scaife   Composer