REVIEW: Scott Krippayne “The Best Of” (CMT)

Though not exactly a household name, Scott Krippayne has been reliably churning out solid AC pop songs—for himself as well as other CCM artists—since the early ’90s. Such career longevity is more than most can claim, and it’s well deserved in light of his instincts for melody and lyrics, not to mention a blue-eyed soul vocal uncannily similar to Paul Carrack’s (”Tempted,” “The Living Years”). Thus, a retrospective such as Autobiography: The Best of Scott Krippayne seems all too justified.

Offering a generous 71 minutes of music, the compilation does well in chronicling the recent highlights of the singer/songwriter’s catalog. Though it draws heavily from 2005’s Gentle Revolution (six of its ten tracks), it’s undeniably one of his strongest albums, evidenced by the massive piano pop of its title track, the Maroon 5 funk of “Take Me to the Place,” and a sweetly sympathetic letter to actress “Renée” (Zellweger). Autobiography has plenty of tuneful, poignant songs to draw from that generally remain grounded in familiar pop territory, but it’s hard not to admire the self-deprecating encouragement found in “I’m Not Cool,” the sweet daddy/daughter waltz “May I Have This Dance,” or the beautiful ballad of gratitude “You Have Been Good.” […read more]

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