Alan Jackson Music:

Here in the Real World Track Listing:
1. Ace of Hearts
2. Here in the Real World
3. Blue Blooded Woman
4. Wanted
5. Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
6. She Don't Get the Blues
7. I'd Love You All Over Again
8. Dog River Blues
9. Home
10. Short Sweet Ride

Here in the Real World Reviews:
Thank The Gods
2003-06-23 - Just when you thought us mortals were about to kill ourselves over the so-called country music of the late 80's, early 90's, the gods looked down on us and blessed us with Alan Jackson. Jackson's "Here In The Real World" wass a perfect neo-traditionalist album that told Nashville that you could still write good ol' country music and survive as a commercial entity. Jackson seems to be a man who knows his country music history, and isn't ashamed to show it. "Chasin' that Neon Rainbow" stands out above the rest of this album. It's a testament to what really making country music is all about. "Wanted" ranks high as well. You want to feel sorry for the guy when he sings it. "Here in the Real World" tugs at the heartstrings. "Dog River Blues" is another fine tune on this album. If you want to restore your faith in country music, please take a chance on this album.

Why hasn't anyone reviewed this yet?
2003-01-29 - Why in the world hasn't anyone reviewed this yet? This is the album that started it all. Out of the late eighties 'hat pack' phenomenon, Alan Jackson has managed to stay in the forefront with consistency that Garth Brooks can only envy. Granted, this is a first album, and compared to his later stuff, it is even more obvious, but all artists must start somewhere and this is the best effort I've seen. "Here in the Real World" still makes me cry every time I hear it. "Chasin' that Neon Rainbow" is a classy barroom coming-of-age song, and his up-tempo classics "Ace of Hearts" and "Short Sweet Ride" just make you feel good, especially on your radio with the windows rolled down. A definite for Alan Jackson's fans, and a good place to start for those just getting into his style.