December 15, 1999
HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?!
By ANIKA VAN WYK

HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?!
Toby Keith

How Do You Like Me Now?! could have been a disastrous title if this CD wasn't as good as it is. This is Keith's first release with DreamWorks and he seems to have found a good musical home, as this album is heartfelt and not form-fitting. The title track is a fun, teasing tune that tells people that they shouldn't give up if they're teased as youngsters because so much can go right in the future. The song, which Keith co-wrote, even has a subtle nya-nya na-na nya-nya tone to it. It is also a nice change to hear intelligent love songs, which aren't overly mushy. Heart to Heart, which is written for his wife and son Stelen, is a sweet, honest tribute. Keith also gets sassy in Country Comes to Town, in which he proudly owns up to being a plowboy and hayseed. And though Hold You, Kiss You, Love You is repetitive, it's darn catchy.

Track Listing 1. How Do You Like Me Now?
  02.When Love Fades
  03.Blue Bedroom
  04.New Orleans
  05.Country Comes To Town
  06.Heart To Heart (Stelen's Song)
  07.She Only Gets That Way With Me
  08.Die With Your Boots On
  09.You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This
  10.Hold You, Kiss You, Love You
  11.Do I Know You (Bottom Of My Heart)
  12.I Know A Wall When I See One