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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0715187788527 Label: Curb Records Manufacturer: Curb Records Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Curb Records Release Date: September 09, 1997 Sales Rank: 7854 Studio: Curb Records
Amazon.com: This 1997 album debuted at the top of the pop, country, and Christian album charts. Sadly, it underscored the artistic vacuum surrounding Rimes in the wake of her explosive 1996 hit single "Blue." At a time when female country singers were being lauded for their growing depth and sophistication, this collection of "inspirational songs" seemed anachronistic and downright corny. The concept was more appropriate to a TV-marketed album by some faded legend than a singer so young. Even the best singers would have difficulty bringing anything new to the over-recorded title song, "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," "God Bless America," "Amazing Grace," and "The Star Spangled Banner," songs impossible to redefine. That might explain why Rimes's vocals throughout are as soulless and detached as her performance of "Blue" was passionate and earthy. At times, she sounds as if she's singing from a teleprompter. The album's success is undeniable. Whether it did her talent justice is another matter. --Rich Kienzle
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Beautiful
I really have no respect for the CRITIC Amazon let to critize this album you are a loser "Rich Kienzle" evidently you dont know anything about music how can you call something so SOULFUL , SOULLESS? This is an amazing set from Leann....since you wanna critize idiot....why don't you get in the studio and make a CD so we can listen to it....I bet it would so like shiiiii....
Rating: - Studio problem?
Is it just me or is there a studio problem with this album? I can hear a jarring, screeching noise accompanying the music, especially with the "The Rose" track, which makes it impossible to appreciate an otherwise excellent album I'm sure.
Rating: - Reddragon
The product came quickly. It was exactly as advetised and met expectations. Thank You.
Rating: - Passionate and Beautiful
This is a beautiful album. The recording of "Amazing Grace" is worth the price of the album alone. It will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. I bought this album a few years ago not knowing much about LeAnn Rimes and "Wow" I was blown away. Check this album out and I'm sure you will be too. Nuff said.
Rating: - How Could I Live Without LeAnn Rimes?
This is such a great LeAnn Rimes' album! She has a very beautiful voice and just perfect for these gospel songs. These songs are that kind of you could sing in church. LeAnn Rimes sings with emotion. The song "You Light up My Life" is a great opener and there is very good songs like "The Rose", "Bridge over Troubled Waters" etc. There's no bad song in this album. However, the album has only a few excellent songs, rest of the songs are good but not excellent. I like the lyrics very much but there's something missing. Maybe it is that these songs are covers. However, a great extra for my LeAnn Rimes ... Read More
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