CD Review:"the strength of the songwriting and performances, this indie album could easily stand alongside anything coming out on a major label" .. Mike Bell, calgary sun - music criticHi-lites of each song on the album:Rob has made his debut album, a collection of tunes to reflect his diverse vocal talent, giving country music fans a taste of all Rob has to offer. From soft ballads that will bring a tear to your eye, to great bar tunes for two-stepping, songs that listeners can relate to and good 'ol traditional country. There is a tune for everyone, any age. 4 of the songs were written by Rob, 2 are co-written, and the remainder were hand picked after listening to hundreds of tunes since September 2004.Willie B Boogie - First single released to radio on March 21, 2005. To date(May 1), 20 stations are spinning Willie B. The remaining stations have yet to have a listen. All positives!Willie was chosen by Rob back in October of 2004 for the big sound, and the great lyrics. A new country style tune combined with the country tradition of telling a story.Beer Bottle Brown - missed out by one vote as being the first single of the album. A song presented to Rob, which, in the beginning he never liked, well the team is glad to say, that this two stepping, bar stomping tune not only made it on the album, but will no doubt be the second single. Again, tradition with big new country sound, if you like country and wear a cowboy hat, you'll love this song!The Rock in the Sand, a song loved by fellow Newfoundlanders, when Rob heard this song, he said"that's me, that's my childhood, I need that song on my album"! Written by a Californian songwriter, Louie Elhrich, anyone who grew up on the coast will relate. The lyrics are strong with a message of be who you are, make a stand, live life honourably. Mr. Rodeo - living in Alberta, Rob felt strongly about having a rodeo song on this album, so he wrote one with Edmond Ramsey, a Californian songwriter. Mr. Rodeo is dark and edgy, a tune that almost got cut from the album once the beds were done, but our Engineer, Josh encouraged Rob to keep it and it turned out to be one of the top five on the album! It's a catchy, different tune.Our Guardian Angel - is a song that tugs at your heartstrings, a sad song, one that Rob said"everyone likes a good cry, I need to write a good song that will touch peoples' hearts, help with the healing process when someone loses a family member". This song was a year in the making, and has grown to be a beautiful tune - grab your tissues.A Silent Movie - the first song selected for the album, simply for the incredible lyrics, and how the arrangement builds; this song is a true country ballad with new country sound. A song that will allow everyone to reflect back in their memory of that first love.The Old Man - a good ol' traditional country song, one of the first songs Rob ever wrote. He was inspired by an old fella that spoke with Rob in a bar where he was playing. He was an interesting old man, Rob quickly made some notes on the conversation and months later penned this classic tune.Be My Bride - Rob wanted to write a wedding song, and one day he pulled over his truck and jotted down a few initial ideas, breaking up, making up and proposing; soon after it evolved into an upbeat duet with his vocal coach, Theresa Wasden. High Price to Pay - simply a well written country song, by local songwriter Deb Edgar. Anyone who has faced hurdles as they strive for a dream will relate to this song.Still Going Down - another song by local songwriter Deb Edgar, Rob liked it for its 'today' blend of lyrics and music.Visit Rob's website http://www.robrussell.ca