Highway 101 Albums (7)
What The Critics Say
Reunited was recorded around Highway 101's tenth anniversary. To celebrate, Paulette Carlson joined the band again and the difference is apparent. The band and Carlson need each other -- they are more energetic and dynamic together than they are apart. Unfortunately, Highway 101 didn't create an album of all-new material -- out of the 12 tracks, four are re-recordings of their biggest hits. These are fine, but they don't have the spark of the originals, nor do they have the charm of the new songs. Though it isn't as good as their first two albums, it is better than either of their Liberty albums. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Bing Bang Boom is the first album Highway 101 recorded with vocalist Nikki Nelson. Although Nelson has an attractive, she couldn't fill Carlson's shoes. Furthermore, the band had trouble coming up with a consistently compelling material, apart from the hit title track, making Bing Bang Boom one of the weakest entries in the group's catalog. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Highway 101 was beginning to show signs of stagnation on Paint the Town. Although there were still some good songs on it -- particularly the number one single "Who's Lonely Now" -- the quality of material wasn't as strong as their first two albums and the group was sounding tired, verging on the formulaic. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Highway 101's second album followed the same rocking country formula that made their debut a success, but its best songs -- "Setting Me Up" and "Honky Tonk Heart" -- are as good as anything on the first album. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
The main thing that this country-rock quartet had going for it was lead singer Paulette Carlson, who approximated the throaty, torn vocal style of Stevie Nicks, but with a Southern accent. The group was heard best on its debut album, which included such characteristic hits as "Whiskey, If You Were a Woman" and "The Bed You Made for Me." ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
