NEW MUSIC: JASON ALDEAN | GEORGIA

Jason Aldean released the second half of his "Macon," "Georgia" double-album, completing the ambitious thirty-song project. With ten new songs and five live most significant hits, the "Georgia" portion is the follow-up to November’s "Macon." While part one included the mega-hit “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood, part two featured future chart-toppers like “God Made Airplanes,” “Whiskey Me Away,” and “Trouble with Heartbreak.” Like "Macon," the theme of "Georgia" seems to revolve heavily around heartbreak, where Aldean shines. “Whiskey Me Away” opens "Georgia," perfectly setting the tone and highlighting Aldean at his best. With his deep voice and brooding style, the superstar tends to excel on mid-tempo heartbreak, and this track is the perfect example, hearkening back to some of his earliest hits with its clever play on words. Likewise, “The State I’m In” and “Trouble with a Heartbreak” are other highlights, with tension-building and moody melodies, finding the superstar grappling with lost love. Likewise, “The State I’m In” is like a long-lost cousin to 2009’s “The Truth” in the best way possible. With a tour named after “Rock and Roll Cowboy,” it’s safe to assume the track is destined to be a single, and it’s obvious why. With its catchy hook and driving guitars, the song about a travelling musician is perfectly crafted for a live show. “God Made Airplanes” is another standout and single-worthy track. Here, he’s desperate to escape, looking to take to the sky to get away from another broken heart. There are songs on "Georgia" that find Aldean experimenting with new sounds. For example, “Midnight and Missing You” and “Ain’t Enough Cowboy” find him dabbling with R&B beats and electronic-tinged vocals.