Emily Robison, Martie Maguire, and Natalie Maines wrote or co-wrote all the songs on the CD giving Taking the Long Way an emotional foundation for music that “embraces the depth and fury of classic rock while remaining true to the trio's Texas roots” (Rolling Stone). Entertainment Weekly wrote “with Maines projecting more passionately than ever, “Taking the Long Way” remains intimate and personal; perhaps she should tick people off more often.”
Taking the Long Way’s structure of intimate lyrics wasn’t the simplest path for the Dixie Chicks to follow. “It’s easier to write songs that are about other people,” Maines said. “It’s much harder to put yourself out there, but the songs are so much better and mean so much more when you can let yourself be vulnerable, and be honest with your emotions and your beliefs.”
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