Who Needs Pictures/Part II

Performer: Brad Paisley
Distributor: Sony Music Distribution (

Notes: Personnel: Brad Paisley (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 6-string bass); Kevin Grantt (vocals); Mike Johnson (steel guitar, dobro, upright bass); Earl Clark, Steve Williams (steel guitar); Frank Rogers (banjo); Glen Duncan (mandolin, fiddle, percussion); Gary Hooker (fiddle); Bernhard Herms (strings); Tim Lauer (accordion); Tim Farris (recorder); Bernie Herms (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Hammond b-3 organ); James Gregory (bass guitar); Mitch McMichen (drum, percussion); Jimmy Heffernan, Eddie Bayers (drum); Wes Hightower (background vocals). This reissue package gathers country superstar Brad Paisley's first two albums into a convenient single set. WHO NEEDS PICTURES, from 1999, is a strong set of traditionalist country that includes both a heartfelt rendition of the gospel favorite "In the Garden" and the wry "Long Sermon," a comic riff on the dangers of a longwinded preacher mixing with a lovely summer Sunday. PART II, from 2001, is even better. Largely written by Paisley, with a spooky take on Darrell Scott's "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" and a live recording of "That Old Rugged Cross" from the Grand Ol' Opry being the two ringers, PART II is a crisp, unfussy take on old-fashioned traditionalist country.

West Virginia country singer/songwriter Brad Paisley gained renown almost immediately with his 1999 debut album, WHO NEEDS PICTURES. He was distinguished from many of his peers by his expert guitar technique (his second and third albums included Western swing-influenced instrumentals that earned him Grammy nominations) and a sly sense of humor deeply embedded in his songwriting. Paisley's profile was raised even higher when he wed actress Kimberly Williams, but his was already a career that required little boosting.

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