Michael Mcdonald If Thats What It Takes Rock Music CD Review

Not sure what's happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better If That's What It Takes gets. If That's What It Takes simply stated is one of Michael Mcdonald's best CDs to date.

Michael Mcdonald has been a heavy hitter in the Rock genre for quite some time now and If That's What It Takes is an excellent illustration as to why.

If That's What It Takes has a nicely varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly talented artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

If you're a Michael Mcdonald fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don't even have to be a fan of Mcdonald, or even Rock to know is good. This is just good music. Period.

While the entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 1 - Playin' By The Rules, track 7 - If That's What It Takes, and track 10 - Believe In It.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 5 - I Can't Let Go Now. It's a great track!

If That's What It Takes Release Notes:

Michael Mcdonald originally released If That's What It Takes on October 25, 1990 on the Warner Bros. Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Playin' By The Rules

2. I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)

3. Love Lies

4. I Gotta Try

5. I Can't Let Go Now

6. That's Why

7. If That's What It Takes

8. No Such Luck