Strip away the big band, vivacious backing vocals and sometimes amusing lyrics and Lyle Lovett is still one heck of a songwriter and singer. This CD proves it -- and is probably his finest work. Simple, mellow, yet profound, its perfect Saturday morning listening music. Enjoy with your favorite coffee and pajamas.

I'm by no means a country music fan - I was shocked to find out that this was classified as country. Accoustically, this is a dynamic recording which adds to the dynamic musicianship going on in most of the songs.

I'm really writing this to add some praise for the song Sonja - which I find to be a fantastic example of his lyrics - alot of fun and alot more depth to it than it seems at first.

I have known of Lyle for some years now, though I avoided his music because of the well known country taboo associated with it. I have long been a fan of alternative music (Barenaked Ladies, The Wedding Present etc.), but with the passage of time the angst of modern alternative rock has been lost on me. I started listening to Country about a year a go and quickly tired of the melodrama of the Nasshville Stars. So I finally broke down and bought I LOVE EVERYBODY. What a treat! It was like satisfying a craving that I didn't realize I had. Though some may find the music is often slow and melodic (See review from Mystic Ct fan) his poetic treatment of lyrics and stylistic delivery carries each song. More than one listening is required to appreciate the whole album. My favorite tracks are SKINNY LEGS, RECORD LADY (with its reference to Robert Earl Keen) and I THINK YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. It truely is Transgerne music that is sure to satisfy. I also recomend the album THE ROAD TO ENSENADA to new listeners.

I'll start by saying that I love everything Lyle puts out to some degree. I own every cd and listen to him almost daily. This is the one I listen to the least. It seems to lack any central theme, or mood. The upbeat songs just aren't that catchy and the more somber material just not that evocative.

I recommend any other Lyle release over this one. Particularly overplayed in my collection are "Pontiac", "Road to Ensenada" and the incredible and diverse "Step Inside This House". Buy this one last to round out your collection.

Lyle Lovett is one of my favorite performers of all time and I honestly believe it is not possible for there to be a bad Lovett CD. That being said, "I Love Everybody" is good--but not my favorite Lovett CD. If like me, you really like Lyle, get this CD. On the other hand, if you are fonder of his later more complex music, give the CD a listen before you buy.

Aside from "Penguins" which I really love, the two songs that I consider standouts are "Skinny Legs" which talks about jealousy and "Hello Grandma" which is a call to a relative of an ex-girlfriend. Both have Lyle's typical wit and wisdom.