With his third album, country singer Tim McGraw proves he can create hits beyond the novelty of his breakthrough dancefloor smash "Indian Outlaw," which made his previous album a bestseller. Showing more depth and consistency, All I Want bridges cheeky country rockers ("I Like It, I Love It," "All I Want Is a Life") with heartfelt ballads ("Can't Be Really Gone"). McGraw has matured into the perfect '90s country star--party animal on the outside, sensitive pussycat on the inside. --Michael McCall Amazon.com essential recording
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Tim's first album, a solidly traditional country album, was a flop. His second, rooted in tradition but with a contemporary edge, gave him his breakthrough with Indian outlaw. This album built upon that success and had more of a contemporary sound though it should still appeal to many traditional country fans, though Tim's fourth album (Everywhere, the album that firmly established Tim as a major country star) has much more of a contemporary feel to it.
Tim's voice, a sort of cross between John Anderson and Kenny Rogers, may not appeal to everybody (whether set to contemporary or traditional backing) but I love it. There are many wonderful songs, both ballads and up-tempo. The most instantly memorable song her is the catchy, upbeat song, I like it I love it, while other great songs include All I want is a life and She never lets it get to her heart. Other highlights include I didn't ask and she didn't say, The great divide and Don't mention Memphis.
For those fans that like their country music to at least have some connection with tradition, this may be the last of Tim's albums that they can enjoy. I also like some of his later albums (especially Everywhere) but this is a very enjoyable album.
May 9, 2005Though this CD is one of McGraw's older CDs, it is probably the CD of his I listen to most often. Though not every song became a hit, they're all easy to listen to, none that I skip over in my CD player. The first four songs really set up the whole album-- All I Want is a Life, She Never Lets it Go to Her Heart, Can't Be Really Gone, and Maybe We Should Just Sleep on it. One song that most everybody recognizes is the hit "I Like it, I love It". I suggest this CD for any country fan's collection.
October 30, 2004This is a real good CD. I bought it cause it was pretty cheap and I like Tim McGraw. I knew that a couple of the songs were good, but when I listened to it I was amazed at how many good songs are on this CD.I listened to this CD all the time back home. I plan on listening to it when I get back too.
June 19, 2004Tim McGraw's third album, ALL I WANT, is often forgotten especially in light of more popular ones, but it's a great album start to finish. Some really memorable singles came from this album, including the title track, the moving ballad "Can't Be Really Gone", the uptempo country flavored "I Like It, I Love It", and my personal favorite "Maybe We Should Just Sleep On It". This album definately continued the trend of his previous NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON in spinning off hit singles from each album, making him the superstar he is today. Other highlights among this albums songs include the rowdy "Renegade" and the ballad "She Never Lets It Go To Her Heart". Don't miss this one!
March 26, 2004| | | This is one of Tim's best CD's! | |
I have listened to Tim McGraw since I was little. But the only song I knew from him then was I like, I love it. I found his CD "All I want." In the store last night and I picked it up and I decided to buy it. I'm sure glad that I did buy it! Because this CD is a very good CD of his! There is no bad songs on this CD, not one! And this is a CD I can listen to without skipping any tracks. I think the best songs are, She never lets it go to her heart, When she wakes up (And Finds me gone) and I like, I love it. ;) If you don't have this CD now, I suggest that you buy this CD today! It's the best!
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