How They Remember You (Big Machine, 2020)
Rascal Flatts
Reviewed by Dan MacIntosh
This seven-song project closes with a cover of "Through the Years," a hit song associated with Kenny Rogers. While this particular recording is the trio's tribute to The Gambler, it also fits the collection's sometime theme, which is looking back over the act's career together. Even on the collaboration with Rachel Wammack, time is of the essence. In this case, "Quick, Fast, In A Hurry," is about two ex-lovers that are able to reestablish their relationship - in a New York minute.
"How They Remember You" is not a country album, and it's questionable that Rascal Flatts - which began as a sort of country answer to the boy band craze at the time - has ever truly been a country act. Vocalist Gary LeVox has, however, one of the most recognizable voices in all of mainstream country music, and it's always a pleasure to hear him sing. Judged by pop music standards, "How They Remember You" is a strong release. The performances are consistently good, and the songs mostly hold to the topic of being remembered for living life well, which makes the project memorable for all the right reasons.
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