Personnel: Gordon Mote (vocals, organ); MTSU Omega Delta Psi Recording Industry Fraternity, Rachel Calloway (vocals); Pat Buchanan (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, slide guitar, harmonica); Dan Dugmore (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar, lap steel guitar, dobro, banjo, mandolin); Billy Panda (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin); David Grissom (electric guitar, baritone guitar); Chuck Leavell (piano, Wurlitzer organ); Greg Morrow (drums, percussion); Wes Hightower (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Kyle Lehning.
Liner Note Author: Judy Forde Blair.
Recording information: Ardent Studios, Memphis, TN; Luck Man Studios, Perryville, KY; Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN; Stepbridge Studios, Santa Fe, NM; Studio 815, Nashville, TN; The Madison Garage; Vibe 56, Nashville, TN.
Introduction bys: Rachel Calloway; Gordon Mote.
Photographer: Chapman Baehler.
Unknown Contributor Role: MTSU Omega Delta Psi Recording Industry Fraternity.
Country duo Montgomery Gentry maintain their solid winning streak with their sixth album, 2008's BACK WHEN I KNEW IT ALL. Maintaining their blend of traditional country twang and pop-rock stomp, songs like the title track (the album's first single) are crisp, solid country pop. Other highlights include a pair of songs showcasing Montgomery Gentry's comfortable position in the country mainstream: "God Knows Who I Am" features a star in the making (guest singer Lillie Mae Rische of the new alt country act Jypsi), and "I Pick My Parties," a raucous and good-humored duet with established vet Toby Keith.
