How many artists you know work as a trucker when not on tour? Nate Sallie
does. He's got that catalog model look, yet he is really down to earth. His
music may be aimed towards the youngsters, but then again what else do pop
stars cater to? Nate Sallie's music is fun and has a good message, so check
out our review below. For some insightful music, check out this week's
exclusive feature on Jeremy Casella. He tells us about his experience in the
music industry and the ongoing struggles to get his album released to fans
everywhere. We sure hope his career takes off, because his latest CD is
amazing.

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INSIDE OUT - NATE SALLIE (2003)
by Ashley Nier

It wasn't long ago that Nate Sallie was hitting up the basketball courts and
searching for that perfect scholarship. Then, one of the most unlikely
things happened and his life forever: he broke both of his ankles. Most
people would take this as one of the worst events in his or her life, but
for Sallie it was one of the best things to happen to him. This
concentration has led to something greater than basketball: a hit CD (Inside
Out), tons of fans and a spot on the Radio Disney tour.

The ten-song compilation is full of memorable songs that get you jumping and
singing along. The best song is the guitar driven, title track, "Inside
Out". Its chorus oozes self-worth and confidence: "You don't have to fix
that dress / I like it when your hair's a mess / That's when you always look
the best... I'll always see you from the inside / The inside out." The song
contains the catchiest line I have recently heard about the female primping
process: "guess it's really just my fate. Another Cosmo mag-a-date."
"Without You" is a close second place and is on the harder-rock side and is
all about life without God ("With eyes wide open / I still feel blind / And
when I said I didn't need you / I was telling a lie.")

Another cut that has a great beginning is "All About You." "I talk about the
day / You walked into my life and took the shame away / I talk about your
love / It's more than I could dream of." It takes a slight dive at the
chorus both lyrically and musically, but rebounds at the second half of the
chorus and into the next verse.

The disc has its downfalls ("Whatever it Takes", "Save Me"), but they are
few and far between. "Save Me" is a terrible song that goes no further than
its title, and I think God will need to save the listener, more or less. The
rest of the disc is so strong that he doesn't need this ballad to convey his
message.

Call me sappy, but Inside Out is my newest guilty pleasure. This is one of
those CDs that has just the right amount of rock and pop that you don't feel
weird blasting it from your car stereo going 55 down the highway, nor do you
feel awkward jumping up and down to the tunes in your bedroom on a Saturday
night. Younger listeners will appreciate the comparisons in everyday life,
teenage girls will fall in love with his good looks, and parents will adore
the truth in his lyrics. What else can someone ask for?

Find out more about Nate Sallie at her official site:
http://www.natesallie.com/


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