Thoughts on Mickie James’ ‘Strangers and Angels’ CD
For those of you suffering from Mickie James withdrawal since she was let go by WWE last month, you may not be able to watch her in the ring, but you can listen to her sing. James’ debut country music CD, “Strangers and Angels,” was released a couple weeks ago.
I received a copy of the CD recently and have listened to it several times over the past week. I have never been a big fan of country music, but I kept an open mind and was pleasantly surprised. “Strangers and Angels” is definitely not a novelty album recorded by a pro wrestler; it’s a well-produced, solid album that just so happens to have been recorded by a pro wrestler.
James has a decent voice and there are a bunch of catchy songs on the 11-track CD. Much like James’ on-air persona when she was with WWE, she somes across in her songs as spunky, sexy and sassy, but also vulnerable.
James is at her sassiest on “Dumb B*tch,” the hardest-rocking (and therefore my favorite) song on the CD. Other good toe-tappers include the first single, “Are You With Me,” “Make Me Feel Like a Woman,” “Hollywood Movie Moment” and the honky-tonk-esque “I’m No Good at Pretending.” The latter two are among the three songs on “Strangers and Angels” that James co-wrote.
While I’m partial to the faster songs, the title track – a poignant ballad about slowing down and appreciating what we have – has really grown on me as well.
Speaking as a fan of Mickie James the wrestler, I hope we haven’t seen the last of her in the ring. However, you can tell from listening to this CD that she is serious about her singing career, so who knows what the future holds for her?
One thing is for sure: With her debut CD, James shows that her talents go beyond delivering dropkicks and DDTs.
To preview "Strangers and Angels" on iTunes, click here .
Comments
It's a brilliant album for a first go for someone who didn't sing regularly before starting this, really hope she's able to make another album. And we really need a music video from her.
Posted by: Martin | May 31, 2010 5:23 PM
What is not to like about Mickie James?
As the old Barbara Mandrell song says She can Eat Crackers in my Bed anytime!!!!
Posted by: PATRICK JOHNSON | May 31, 2010 7:20 PM
Hopefully, she won't have ring rust once she's in TNA.
Posted by: MitZi | May 31, 2010 7:55 PM
I might be curious but I´m just wondering what´s your opinion of Fozzy, the band of Jericho?
RESPONSE FROM KE: I like Fozzy. I've seen them live. Good show.
Posted by: XDreamItchy | June 1, 2010 2:20 AM
better than Jillian Hall, for sure though.
Posted by: Rizal | June 1, 2010 12:23 PM
I really hope Mickie doesn't go to TNA. We want her back in WWE.
Posted by: Paul | July 23, 2010 10:22 AM
I'm going to see Mickie sing in 5 days!! And I so can't wait!! The cd is GREAT!!! I've listen to the same band for 10 yrs and THIS CD took em over! I've had it since the day it came out and still can't pick a fav song!!! yeah miss her on tv but SO glad she's singing!!!!!
Posted by: Kay | July 31, 2010 11:28 PM
I've heard that Mickie James is returning to WWE after her album tours are up. I'm praying that that is true. We all miss Mickie James so much. And I don't want her to end up in TNA. Despite what some people think, TNA wouldn't use Mickie right, and TNA a wreck as it is. Mickie needs to return to WWE. Please WWE, bring Mickie James back. Please Mickie, come back to World Wrestling Entertainment. Your fans need you.
Posted by: Bryan | August 4, 2010 4:22 PM