In a day where singer/songwriters aren't as popular as they once were, Toby Keith has been unfortunately overlooked until recently. This CD follows up his hit "HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?!", and is even better.

"PULL MY CHAIN" opens with the catchy "I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight", and follows with the rap/country mix of "I Wanna Talk About Me." "I Can't Take You Anywhere" follows the same beat, but the album slows down (tempo-wise, not quality) for "You Leave Me Weak", probably one of the best country love songs of the year. "Tryin' To Matter" is about trying to make it all work out. "Pull My Chain" is one of the highlights of the album, combining humor and wit and love (as do a lot of the songs) into four minutes of fun. "The Sha La La Song" is also a great tune to listen to. "Pick 'Em Up and Lay 'Em Down" will get you dancing and singing along, which, I know from experience, is tricky to do at the same time! "Forever Hasn't Got Here Yet" sounds like it was made exclusively for radio, whether that be good or bad. "Yesterday's Rain" is about how love never fades away, even when your love one does. "My List" is a song for all of us--how, even though we have things to do, we must always make time for those we love. "You Didn't Have As Much To Loose" is another love-gone bad ballad, showing Keith's emotional side. And don't forget Keith's writing abilities; he cowrote nine of the album's twelve songs. THAT's talent! For Toby Keith fans and nonfans alike, this is one album you don't want to miss. So buy it and PULL MY CHAIN!

I think this is one of Toby's better efforts in that he dares to put out songs a little different like "I Wanna Talk About Me". In a genre of music where today, girl singers mostly sneer at guys with attitude songs and the guy singers mostly sing schlocky, begging at her feet, love ballads, this is a nice change to see someone say what alot of guys really think in a humorous way without being afraid of ticking off anybody. "I'm just Talkin' About Tonight" is song that revisits the old now taboo theme of one night stands that used to be prevailent in country music. Whether you agree with it or not, it's still showing of Toby's daring, and gutsy choosing of songs. Also, Toby shows a liking of some southern rock style music with tunes like "Pull My Chain", "Pick "Em Up And Lay 'Em Down", and a bonus track about riding the rodeo that really rocks!

But Toby also showed a little of his SENSITIVE side on here (obviously you gotta have 'em) with tunes like "My List", "Yesterday's Rain","You Didn't Have As Much To Lose" etc. Toby Keith is definitly showing he's in this for the long term as one of country music's most original and sustaining performers.

Toby Keith's output at Mercury Records (1993 - 1998) brought him steady - if unspectacular - success. Keith finally broke through to country's elite level with his 1999 award-winning Dreamworks' debut How Do You Like Me Now? It's follow-up, Pull My Chain, looks to continue that momentum. The CD gets off to a strong start with a double dose of Keith's sharp wit. "I'm Just Talking About Tonight" tackles commitment-phobia in a light-hearted manner, while "I Wanna Talk About Me" is a rip roaring rapper (think "Getcha Some" on caffeine) about a guy tired of hearing his self-absorbed woman's raving. Keith settles down quite a bit thereafter, with some nice ballads detailing love in various stages: lost ("I Can't Take You Anywhere"), devoted ("You Leave Me Weak"), and struggling ("Tryin' To Matter"). Best of the lot is "The List," a gentle rumination about finding time for the important things in life. The ability to effectively blend sass and substance keeps Keith a couple of step ahead of the cookie-cut pack. How do I like you NOW? Just fine, Toby. Keep up the good work.

'Pull My Chain' is a great album. I love 'I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight, I Wanna Talk About Me, The Sha La La Song, Pick 'Em Up And Lay 'Em Down, and My List.' His songs are good and cute, and I love his style. 'My List' is soothing and relaxing. Every track on this album is excellent, and I'd recommend it.

I bought this CD the day it came out, without hearing any of the songs, but I was not disappointed. I think he is an amazing singer and songwriter. "Pick em up and Lay em down" is my favorite cut by far. His voice is one to listen to at top volume while you sing along. Its fun and hearwarming. He is a big reason for why I have become the huge country fan that I am. He is very talented and does not receive the credit that he so rightfully deserves!