Faith Hill became a country superstar with her 1998 album "Breathe" which sold very well in the US and other countries worldwide. The hits "Breathe" and "The Way You Love Me" made her a star, not to mention her highly publicized married relationship with country singer Tim McGraw. As for the album, it's country perfection. The hit single "Cry" showcases her vocal abilities and is a beautiful song. If I remember correctly Kimberly Caldwell sang it for "American Idol." Great song! Other highlights include the opening "Free" and the peppy "If You're Gonna Fly Away." This album has no filler and remaines Faith's second best album ("Breathe" is probably her best overall). If you like mainstream country then this abum is for you!
July 1, 2008I had been looking for this CD everywhere for at least 3 years, but this was well worth the hunting. Sure, this CD may not have the country twang that most expect from her, but she really took a risk with this and it paid off. Each song is very catchy and soulful and just leave you wanting more each time you hear it. (I find myself listening to "Free" and "Beautiful" over and over again) I gotta say I didn't really know what to expect when I finally got this, but I've gotta say I'm really impressed! :)
April 25, 2008 |  | "I gave now I'm wanting something in return..." |  |
Faith Hill's Cry isn't a deep or catchy album but it is probably Faith's finest hour. There are more pop songs on Cry, some work and some don't. Unfortanely, the songs Faith chooses to sing aren't that profound, just your basic run-of-the-mill love songs. The plus with this album is that Faith's voice has vastly improved and she sounds better than ever! The best track on the disc is When the Lights go Down, this song is the most serious and her best recorded song so far. The title-track is rich and beautiful and cuts right to the bone. If You're Gonna Fly Away is a throw-away track from Pink, yes Pink! but this song works for Faith and she shines on this poppy track. The rest of the songs are so-so and the rest are forgettable. Cry is a mixed bag but there is no denying Faith's growth as a producer and singer.
September 13, 2007First off, this is not a country album. So listeners should not judge it on that basis. An artist does not have to stick to one genre forever. Analyze the album on its own merits. That said, this album is just so-so. Faith's voice is well showcased, but the music just isn't that interesting. The first half has some respectable stuff, but the second half is a lot of mushy ballad stuff that kind of sound like each other. There is an overall feeling that this could have been a submission for American Idol. Indeed, some of the stuff here is reminiscent of pieces on Katherine McPhee's album. This album just didn't really land for Faith. Too bad. It'll work for you if you just like a good female voice singing "safe" music.
July 6, 2007I very rarely write reviews, but I looked over a few on here and realized I had to chime in. I believe Faith Hill is one of the most brilliant country artists to come down the bin. Take Me As I Am, It Matters To Me, and Faith were masterpieces of interpretation, vocal prowess, fully developed albums. Faith Hill as an artist however began to go astray on Breathe. Breathe was an album of phenomonal moments spread out over mediocrity. With Cry, Faith Hill's search for new audience completely led her astray. "Cry" and "When The Lights Go Down" are the only even vaguely listenable tracks. The rest of the album is a mish-mash of pop-wanna-be songs that don't even begin to live up to the potential of the artists. Sometimes fans become blinded by loyalty to an artists, and I don't believe it is fair to people to buy an album based on those opinions.
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