The Surprising Sadness of Morgan Wallen | 'Dangerous' Album Review 

Crazy to see that pretty much everyone has a different favorite on here!

Okay, but More Surprised Than Me is extremely underrated

when he hits that note in sand in my boots- “tells me she loves eastern tennessEEEE”- oh my gahhh it sounds so goooood

I love the line "I bought a harvard sweatshirt off the goodwill rack, make some ppl wonder if I'm smart like that" in more surprised than me. Such an underrated song.

You can tell Eric Church wrote “Quittin’ Time.” That’s a banger.

I actually really liked silverado for sale because I feel like it ties in the theme from sand in my boots. I kind of shows that he has moved on a couple of years down the road and found this girl and they want to marry each other so he sells his Silverado, (the "sunburned silverado") so he can buy her a ring.

neon eyes is so underrated. might be the best on the album.

I feel like Outlaw and Your Bartender are the most underrated songs on the album.

The album is not only really good, it's huge! - why? Because when you look at the comments everyone prefers a different song. There is no real "favourite" here and that shows the genius that Wallen is. He makes music for the people not the person.

Me on whiskey is EXTREMELY underrated

I have a teenage daughter so 30 new songs keeps me from listening to 7 Summers every time I get in my car.

I honestly think the chorus to “More Surprised Than Me” is one of Morgan Wallens best sounding choruses. Not huge on the verses but the chorus blows me away

I’m 18 years old and I totally see where everyone is coming from with the “double albums are too much” viewpoint. Completely understand that. I for one love 30 songs just because I consume music at such a fast rate. I feel like you could’ve made a fantastic 15-16 song record here but I like how Morgan went for it here. It’s his “I’m here to stay” moment. Great review

I can’t believe Your Bartender wasn’t mentioned! It’s so heartfelt and more of that longing for someone, it’s probably my favorite with Sand In My Boots

I love the fact that this is a double album despite its length. It gives me everything from heartbreak, partying, reflection, etc which i love. One of the best vocalists in the genre. Wish there was a heavier emphasis on steel and acoustics though in the production

“Wondering about the wind” gets me every time

Need a Boat NEEDS to be talked about more-it and Silverado for Sale are by far my two favorites from the second album.

"Livin' the Dream" really makes me think about what makes superstardom bearable. It's crazy how Morgan Wallen writes about his secret hatred of his fame, while a superstar like Luke Combs writes a song like "Without You" just gushing about how grateful he is for his family, fans, etc.

Me on Whiskey, Neon Eyes, and Your Bartender are so underrated

Morgan has made a name for himself as a “bad boy” of country music and the “hot boy” so he reaches more than country audiences. He’s basically the Bieber of country rn and I’m not mad about it.

I’m a HUGE fan of MW! I will listen to ANYTHING HE RECORDS.

The thing about this double album is that it is one of the only albums that I can listen to from start to finish without stopping it.

Who’s here after the incident....

“Still going down” was probably my favorite song in this album

I play Morgan Wallen's music over and over. He never gets old. His music is going to around for decades. God has an awesome plan for his life. I pray that he and his son will be blessed with an amazing, loving woman in Morgan's life.

I’m sorry but if so many people can say that basically every single song off this album that doesn’t get radio play is extremely underrated…this ENTIRE album is another level amazing! The only double album I can keep on repeat over and over and still a year later not tired of any of it! Still so good every time you hear his voice on any of these songs. Also I saw him live on the Dangerous tour and it was by far the BEST live show I’ve ever seen and think ever will. I seriously don’t know how anyone will too that concert.

I feel like I’d absolutely love Livin The Dream if it weren’t for the production on it

In a period of time where “country” music sucks, Morgan is refreshingly country! He can make a double album as far as I’m concerned. I’m a devoted true country music fan for at least 50 years. Morgan is a fresh breeze FINALLY.

Wonderin' About The Wind, is so far my favorite song because of the instruments alone. Catchy as hell too. "Always takes her with it, and brings her back now and then." Can't get enough of your videos man, keep on keeping on.

damn you really didn’t talk about “your bartender”. best song on the album

I don't even like Country, but this album is a masterpiece. Morgan is incapable of making bad music and I appreciate how many songs he is apart of writing. But this album gets me in my feelings and I dont even know why.

"Wondering About the Wind", "Silverado for Sale," and "Only Thing That's Gone" all Country classics from the second this album dropped⏳

Let the debates about double albums begin!

It’s very difficult to move on from your past sometimes, and I’m so glad Morgan makes songs to make me feel like I’m not the only one

Huge fan of the editing of this video, when the song pops in and out during the same sentence of you explaining it.

This album has been on repeat since it came out. I absolutely love it!!!

Still haven’t seen anyone acknowledge that whatcha think of country now is a sequel to whatcha know about that

I’d drifted away from country music for over 20 years, but seeing Morgan perform 7 Summers on SNL sent me looking for his music and when I saw the Dangerous double album, first thought was it’s a big commitment for my new music ‘infatuation’, but I fell in and bought it. The few released tracks became daily listening, and I found I couldn’t wait for the rest of the album to drop! Now, I’m OBSESSED with the whole album, and it’s a hour and a half I spend with Morgan Wallen (at least once!) EVERY DAY! They’re real-speaking songs that make me happy to hear, and I don’t skip ANY... love this album and how it makes me feel❤️

Outlaw is the most underrated song on this album

Album is great anyone saying it’s just “okay” is tripping

can't believe you didn't mention Your Bartender. one of my favorites, and co-written by Thomas Rhett

Justice for Warning... especially if it stayed acoustic

One of my favorite things about this album is that it has songs for all occasions, high energy songs to get the good times rolling, or make you feel better, and sad songs for when your heart hurts

One of my favorite vocal moments on the album is when Morgan and Chris Stapleton sing, “Bartender pour me one more”. The harmony is solid and it’s a great hook.

Morgan did a great job with cliche songs because we need them but his voice is so good that it makes them worth it. Morgan is not Chris, if everyone was the why would Chris be special..

Glad he mentioned ERNEST! He has been a writer on so many of everyone's favorite songs.. He had 11 co-writes on this album alone. Such a talented writer

I’m literally addicted to his Dangerous album! I love Dangerous, Warning, Neon Eyes, 7 Summers Ago the most.

“Your bartender” is my personal favorite

country ass shit is one of the best songs on the album

The disrespect to "more surprised than me"...

There’s a lot of good songs and a lot of bad songs. When he does his heartfelt stuff (7 summers, somebodies problem, sand in my boots) is where he really shines but the repetitive songs about boots, beer, truck, rinse and repeat make it seem hollow. Obviously the light hearted fun songs are for that purpose but you can tell that he could bring back that main stream storyteller country of the 90’s and early 00’s

I mean Silverado for sale, Warning, and Whiskeyed my way were my favorites but in my opinion it's a solid album all together

More Surprised Than Me, Warning, Wasted on You, and Neon Eyes were sooo good Edit: Forgot to add 865

Warning has made itself real comfortable in my head over the past few days

Whiskey’d My Way and Sand in My Boots easily the go-to’s

Morgan Wallen and HARDY write the way their target audience speaks in the most intelligent way possible. They both have a deeper connection with their fans because they are one of them. They are on social media in a big way. It feels as legit as it gets even in the pop songs? Big fan for sure.

Coming from somebody that drives 20+ hours a week, I would've paid twice as much for 60 songs. Cannot get enough of this guy.

Silverado for sale is my absolute favorite... love the collab with Chris Stapleton too, and Sand in My Boots. So many great ones, it's hard to pick!

More Surprised Than Me and Outlaw are the most underrated songs

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confused as to why people aren't liking 'only thing that's gone' w/ stapleton, has to be my fav so far. Sand in my boots close second. Really enjoying the album as a whole

Never clicked faster

I absolutely LOVE every single song on this double album! His voice is just incredible! Silverado For Sale is my very favorite song...if I just HAD to choose!

"Sand in My Boots" was an instant hook/hit for me. Morgan could sing the phone book and I'd listen to it. There's just something in his songs...he has that nostalgic tinge that really gets me. Yup, this boy is here to stay.

I’ve only driven Silverado’s in my life and it’s crazy how nostalgic Silverado for Sale made me on the first listen.

Silverado for sale, wasted on you, me on whiskey, only thing that’s gone not mentioned!? Me on whiskey chorus is unreal

I'm so happy you included quittin time, I'm a sucker for sad songs as well and Morgans voice on it is sooo good.

100% agree with the pick for “Sand In My Boots” for the #1 pick for the album. Such a great song!

I enjoy the double album because usually I only like about half the songs anyway, on this album I enjoy about 17-18 and I can shuffle them and listen to them for a long time without a certain 3-4 getting old to me. Plus I feel like a lot of songs will hold up for quite a while

If Chris Stapleton would’ve had more of a moment on “Only Thing That’s Gone” I think it would’ve been a better song. But, I’ve noticed that whenever Chris does collaborate with artists he tries not to “overstep” I guess you could say. It’s like he wanted Morgan to have his moment and not crush him vocally. I think it’s a great song it’s just needs a little more from Chris. Love this album and the review!

Absolutely love the grit of Morgan’s voice, and your descriptions are so well informed and thought out. Loved this video and am excited to give this album a deep listen.

Hot take I’m sort of co-opting from you: Morgan Wallen is just the post-FGL version of Sam Hunt. (PS What happened to Hot Take Hugh?!) That being said, I have legitimately not listened to any other music since this record came out. I’m obsessed.

Tell me “now I’m dodging potholes in a sunburnt Silverado, like a heart broke desperado” doesn’t have HARDY written all over it.

The acoustic version of Wasted on You is top tier for me, and of course Cover Me Up is a longtime fave. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Morgan!

Grady! I’ve been a huge fan for a long time and I really can see you growing as a music critic and being more open to new ideas.

Great review! I love the approach you took to what otherwise could have been an overly-long video. You found the sweet spot between detail and entertainment value 👍

If we got a 12 song album in the style of Sand in my Boots and 7 Summers, it would be incredible. I felt like all the party songs kind of blurred together and felt like retreads of some of the songs on his first album. Except for Country Ass Shit. That one stands out.

I personally understand that he’s sad, but I appreciate his music because it’s real and people can actually relate to it. It’s better than a Sam hunt or Thomas Rhett record

“Wonderin Bout The Wind” reminds me of a Garth album track that I’d be obsessed with. It’s def my fav!

Great review, Grady. Sand in My Boots is the song I play the most by far. If this double album was condensed down to my favorite 12 songs, my head might’ve literally exploded because there are that many great ones on here.

Wasted on you is by far my favorite which is very cliche especially when it shot its way up to his top song. Neon eyes, Your bartender, warning, and still going down are my next picks

I think it would have been interesting to have a song or two about his experience as a new father

Been waiting for this feels like forever 🔥🔥 GRADY YOU ARE AWESOME !

I really resonated with “Rednecks Red letters Red Dirt” I recently just moved to a much more urban area and don’t have anything really familiar to my upbringing. Always nice to return home and the slow and quiet

damn that acoustic version is even better! Also i find Morgan Wallen singing Luke Combs' Cold As Beer in Beer Dont.

I saw him in 2019 and he was the opening act for FGL.., and now he’s popular enough to possibly have more people show up to his concert lol

I’ve been waiting for you to talk about this album! I love the first half much more too. Outlaw and the duet with Chris Stapleton are my faves.

Grady, you did a great job on the review. Your heartfelt deliver and authenticity are why I keep watching your videos. Your willingness to talk about debating the merits of a double album and other things are worth merit. For me personally this album has become a favorites to listen to over the last year. This is in addition to Tenille Townes the Lemonade Stand and Ingrid Andress Ladylike. To be able to listen to an album all the way through and enjoy it is what means I really enjoy an artist an album. I don’t have a favorite song, but I give you credit for your delivery and the great you did. So from here on out I think because you do such a great job, I’m going to have to start rating single album videos for presentation out of 5 stars. For this, I have to tell you the presentation of this album for me is 4.95 out of 5.00. Proud of you for the great job you do.

Still going down is my favorite I got hurt when he said it was his least favorite

The thing about comments like “he’s a sad boy” is that most of these dudes don’t write even 20% of their material. When Isbell writes songs about despair you know that’s coming from his heart. When Morgan sings a song about missing a girl it’s because him and 2 other dudes wrote a country hit about missing summer and drinking six packs by the river. Quite literally that happened.

After listening to the whole album a few times Silverado for sale, sand in my boots, 7 summers, blame it on me, dangerous, Me on whiskey, and most surprising warning are definitely my favorite songs

Dude, we always see eye to eye. I love your view on music. Good job!

Silverado for Sale struck a cord in my heart. My personal favorite but probably not the best.

I love the double album! He did really good

I think the whole label should listen to Morgan and the crowd and make an entire acoustic version of the album because it'll not only sound good but draw in that pure country sound and crowd that doesn't want all that production beats and snap track vibe

Havent seen one person talk about Cover Me Up! Awesome song with an awesome story behind it.

I see your points, but not that you care about my opinion- but I think this double album is awesome sauce!!! There’s so many good songs up here. I like how some of his songs feel classic rockish...Neon Eyes, Sand in my Boots, and Wondering about the Wind. Enjoyed your critique!

Surprising sadness? Maybe he's just still pining for the mannequin in the Chasin' You video.

FYI-Dangerous is #1 For the sixth consecutive week in the billboard top 200 out of all music, not just country 👌 you underestimate Morgan. he breaking records out there!! We love Morgan!!! OH!! He’s the top artist of 2021 right now and the radio stations aren’t even playing him!!! Think about that 👌👌❤️❤️❤️ Love you Morgan!! Great album!! He rocks!!!

I can't wait to buy this!!! He is one of my favorite artists. Works his ass off and it shows. A double album is huge and so exciting. Can't wait for a chance to see him in concert some day!