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 | Title : Greatest Hits
Author : McBride, Martina
Release Date : 20010918
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
In the abstract, there are two Martina McBrides heard in this ample collection, which features 14 hits from the Kansas-born singer's studio albums, along with four inspired new cuts. At one extreme there's the demure cover-girl-pretty warbler who serves up fervent and endearing love pledges like 'Wild Angels,' 'Safe in the Arms of Love,' and 'I Love You.' Then there's the mature, poised, socially conscious mother of two who grapples with darker topics like poverty and inequality ('Love's the Only House') and child and spousal abuse (the wrathful 'Independence Day' and the ineffably sad 'Concrete Angel'). There are certainly impressive samples of both Martinas on this anthology. On other cuts--like the bluesy, naughty new track 'When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues' and the angry 'Life #9'--the forces of light and darkness, anger and felicity, commingle in a manner that's no less intriguing and provocative.
Buyer Reviews :
They say a greatest hits album marks a turning point in an artist's career. Well, if that's true, then Martina sure has gone from country artist to history-making country diva! This album highlights Martina's most spectacular songs of her decade long career. A favorite of many fans, and one who people will remember her by as her trademark song, is 'Independence Day', a very moving and thought-provoking song about domestic violence. At the time it was released, she was on the edge of controversy. Her strong, emotional voice reveals the emotion involved with spousal abuse. Another wonderful song on the album is 'Wild Angels', a very catchy tune that will get you singing lyric after lyric of beautiful music. 'Valentine' is a hopeless romantic's best song to listen to. 'Happy Girl' is a fast tune that just makes you feel happy! Many of you may recognize 'I Love You' from the movie Runaway Bride. Another movie tune is 'There You Are' from the movie Where the Heart Is. Martina's voice is so beautiful and womanly, yet her voice has the power to knock you off your feet! This album is definitely worth the buy, just for the 14 previously recorded hits. You will absolutely love the independant woman singing songs like 'Life #9', 'Wrong Again', 'Whatever You Say' and 'A Broken Wing'. However, it is also worth it to buy it just for the four brand new songs on the album if you already own all her other albums. The new bluesy, rhythmic, fast hillbilly sound of 'When God Fearin' Women Get the Blues' will get your feet tapping, fingers snapping and singing along whether you want to or not! 'Blessed' is a wonderful conclusion to Martina's Greatest Hits by making us all remember that we are blessed with what we have. I think of the song as a sort of as a 'thank you' to all of her fans that have supported her for the last decade or for all her new fans that she welcomes to this album. I am one of her number one fans, and I recommend this album. Buy this record, and you will be pleased!
(by blondie)
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