She Is My Girl - The song has a cool vibe and tune. It actually reminds me of The Police, and for me that is a very cool thing, "Every little thing she does is magic" is a favorite of mine. I ve always loved their cool vibe and this song has something similar, kind of a mixture of "Roxanne" and "Every little thing she does is magic".
That Girl - This song has a bit of an upbeat fun old school rock style. Perhaps it is a bit in the vain of Jason Aldean songs. The song felt a bit short but perhaps it was just because I was enjoying it. Kachina said ZZ Top and I agree the beginning sounds a bit like that, it also makes a think a bit about The Eagles. This as an enjoyable song.
I am just curious though, I think it would be a bit strange to have two songs on an album with the title "girl" in it, so I would guess that if any of these songs where to make the album then only one of the "girl" songs would make it.
Women's Touch - Oh I bet Casey had a strong hand in writing this one, he sing it with conviction! It obviously has a bluesy feel to it. I think this song show more depth then some of Casey's earlier slow songs. I am pretty sure Casey's hardcore fans will eat this one up, and it will be favorite for the hardcore fans. It also reminds me of another song but I just cant think of what song it reminds of exactly. This is obviously a work in progress, Casey hasn't perfectly figured this one out yet. I would like to hear a more composed version, before final judgement. For now I like the guitar atleast. But I dont see this as a potential single.
Run Away - This sounds like you very average normal modern country song. It is catchy and I have heard other artists release this type of song as a single. I like it fine enough and as I said it is catchy. But personally after I ve heard the first verses I though fodder, it is average a bit like most of Lady Antebellum's songs, you will like it but it isn't something wow.
Breaking Through The Blue - This song actually has some single potential. There is still a lot for Casey to work out but I sense potential. I think this song could really do well with a cool and clever production, something like "Pontoon". A small hick up, but for some reason I dont really like the title, I would change it to just "Breaking Through".
Cant Give Up - Oh this song is still very, very raw. Casey looked a bit uncertain during most of it and stopped a few times. I really like the drums. I have a feeling I could like this song. But for now it really, really needs more work. Is it a single? Hmm I dont know it has a more modern rock feel.
Falling To Hard - This one also sounds very much like your normal modern country tune. I think people will like this one more right now because Casey is performing it with much more confidence then the other song. I think over time people will learn to like some of the other songs more then this one.
That being said I think this song could actually do pretty well on the charts, it is fun and catchy. In comparison to the other more country tune "Run Away" this one is much better.
What songs do I like the most? The two girl songs, Breaking through the blue and I have feeling I might like Cant Give Up in the future. Although I would like to hear all of the songs once Casey has actually mastered them.
Which songs did Casey not write? Hmm my guess is the two modern country songs and perhaps "Cant give up". Then again he might actually have written all of them. lol
In general a lot of these songs seem more challenging to sing then in his first era. I would still release Drive, right now I am not seeing anything that could challenge Drive.