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My parents have Faith Hill’s Fireflies, and I instantly wrote it off, mostly because of the scathing “Slant” review (It got 0 stars out of 5).
Then I finally gave the album a listen and I fell in love with so many of the songs- it’s by far my favorite Faith album since I don’t really like any of the other ones I have.
“Fireflies” and “Stealing Kisses” are my favorite tracks from the album, for sure. Lori McKenna is something special…
I’d have to say Dolly’s “Something Special”. I’ve always loved that album, but it still goes unplayed for months at a time.
And Chris, no Faith Hill album ever goes unplayed here. 😛
Yeah, that’s a great album, though I, personally, love “Small Y’all” too, though I know it’s schmaltsy.
This doesn’t exactly answer your question, but I had the same experience with Vince Gill’s The Key. At the time of its release, I was more into the contemporary country sound, so was pretty disappointed in the traditionalism of that album, even as a huge Vince fan. Then a couple of years ago, when my tastes shifted away from contemporary to traditional, I fell in love for the first time with the album that I had already owned for seven or so years.
Wow, that Faith Hill album really got 0 out of five stars? Now, it’s certainly not my favorite album, but it wasn’t *that* bad.
I haven’t heard “Fireflies” all the way though, but based on the radio singles, it’s an improvement over most of what immediately preceded it.
Leann, “The Key” is one of my favorite Vince Gill albums. One of his that I haven’t played a lot is “Next Big Thing”. I’m going to have to give that one another listen soon.
Jonathan Keefe is insane.
At first I thought he just bore a stong grudge against Faith, but she’s certainly not the only one to be panned by him.
Martina McBride’s “Timeless” got 1 1/2 stars.
Josh Turner’s “Your Man” got 2 stars.
Gretchen Wilson’s “All Jacked Up” got 1 star.
Sara Evans’ “Real Fine Place” got 2 1/2 stars.
Deana Carter’s “The Chain” got 2 1/2 stars.
Dixie Chicks’ “Taking The Long Way” got 1/2 star.
Razor, The Key is my favorite Vince album now too. Next Big Thing is another album that grew on me over time. I like it leagues better than Alan Jackson’s 17 song set.
Also, Razor, that’s pretty much how I feel about the Faith Hill album, though I’ve heard the whole thing. I just had no interest in her Cry album at all.
I love “Cry”.
Not because I love pop, but because I love a great vocalist singing great songs, which “Cry” definitely has. The final cut is gorgeous.
I think even Razor might enjoy it.
Most recently, I’d have to say LeAnn Rimes’ Blue. I hadn’t listened to it for a long time until yesterday. I was reminded how impressive she was at just 13.
Randy is one of my favourites too, but although This Is Me is a good record, I don’t think it’s one of his best, and High Lonesome which immediately preceded it, and Full Circle, the next one, are both significantly better imo. I probably overlook it a little myself, and maybe I need to revisit it again.
I’ve always been disappointed that Randy’s commercial success seemed to burn out such a short time after he led the way in bringing back a more traditionally-oriented sound.
“I’ve always been disappointed that Randy’s commercial success seemed to burn out such a short time after he led the way in bringing back a more traditionally-oriented sound.”
I feel the same way. I thought he’d be another George Strait and stay on top forever but his star faded quickly.
Rainbow, you DO like pop and you know I wouldn’t like that album.
I didn’t say I didn’t like pop – I said that’s not WHY I love that album.
I know you wouldn’t like that album, but that last song is very different from almost anything else Faith has done.
Sorry, I misread your comment the first time around. I thought you were talking about the whole album and not just the final track.
I played the YouTube clip, and sorry, but I just don’t like it. Just another schmaltzy, boring pop song. She does a decent job on it, but it’s just not the sort of thing I want to listen to.
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I always liked this album too. It was definitely a fine return to form for Randy Travis after the disaster that was Wind in the Wire. I loved “Whisper My Name” and “Before You Kill Us All”. Randy continued to release some killer singles over the next few years (“Are We In Trouble Now”, “Out of My Bones” and “Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man”) and has a Grammy nomination now for “Dig Two Graves”. As for my own rediscoveries, I occasionally take out:
Patty Loveless’ When Fallen Angels Fly and The Trouble With the Truth
Tanya Tucker’s What Do I Do With Me and Strong Enough to Bend
Reba’s late 80s and early 90s work (esp Rumor Has It)
Trisha Yearwood’s early albums
Garth’s early output
Vince Gill’s When Love Finds You
The Judds’ River of Time and Love Can Build a Bridge
Wynonna’s debut, Tell Me Why and What the World Needs Now Is Love,
Carlene Carter’s Hindsight 20/20
Rosanne Cash’s Hits 1979 – 1989 (sorry for cheating, I know these last two are compilations)
Lorrie Morgan’s early albums
Dolly Parton’s Treasures
Bobbie Cryner’s Girl of Your Dreams, etc.
and three that never really leave my CD player for too long but may be a rediscovery for some readers are:
Mary Chapin Carpenter’s Come On Come On
the Dixie Chicks’ Taking the Long Way and
the various artist compilation Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles.
Thanks for letting me share. Hope this jogs some memories. 🙂
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