ALAN JACKSON
Monday
Morning Church
Producer(s):
Keith Stegall
Writer(s): B.
Baxter, E. Enderlin
Publisher(s): Cowboy Church
Music, World House of Hits (ASCAP)
Genre: COUNTRY
Label/Catalog Number: Arista
82876-65205 (CD promo)
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: October
23, 2004
"You
left your Bible on the dresser so I put it in
the drawer/'Cause I can't seem to talk to God
without yelling anymore." Starting with these
powerful opening lines, Jackson's heartfelt
baritone vividly conveys the emotional angst a
man feels as he wrestles with his faith
following his wife's death. Jackson turns in a
poignant performance, infusing each line with an
honesty and integrity that makes the hurt,
confusion and loss painfully palatable. The
song, written by Brent Blazer and Erin Enderlin,
is the fledgling songwriters' very first cut.
They've penned a modern-day masterpiece that is
already drawing comparisons to George Jones'
heartbreak classic "He Stopped Loving Her
Today." Patty Loveless contributes beautiful
harmonies that add to the chill factor. This is
one of the best songs to emerge from the country
format this year. It will surely become one of
Jackson's most memorable hits, making it one
more defining moment in an already impressive
career.—DEP
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