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Martina McBride - Evolution

Facts

Artist(s)Martina McBride
StudioRCA
Release DateAugust 26, 1997
UPC Code078636751627
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About Martina McBride - Evolution

Martina McBride's fourth RCA album may not be her best work, but it remains a state-of-the-art '90s pop-country album, filled with insouciantly catchy melodies, flawlessly smooth production, and some genuinely memorable material. The 1997 set is balanced between earnestly romantic tunes like "Here in My Heart," midtempo acoustic songs like "Be That Way," and quasi-feminist numbers like "A Broken Wing," which rivals "Independence Day" for her most focused, soulful performance to date. The album might have benefited from more judicious editing: the cutesy opening snippet, the superficial "Keeping My Distance," and the gooey "Valentine" feel out of place on this mostly well crafted, emotionally sung work. --Roy Kasten Amazon.com

Tracks

  1. I'm Little But I'm Loud - Martina McBride, Dickens, Little Jim
  2. Happy Girl - Martina McBride, Roboff, Annie
  3. Be That Way - Martina McBride, Smith, Stephony
  4. A Broken Wing - Martina McBride, House, James
  5. Wrong Again - Martina McBride, James, Tommy [Count
  6. Keeping My Distance - Martina McBride, Davis, Jimmy [1]
  7. Still Holding On - Martina McBride, Black, Clint
  8. Whatever You Say - Martina McBride, Martin, Tony [3]
  9. I Won't Close My Eyes - Martina McBride, Montgomery, Kevin
  10. I Don't Want to See You Again - Martina McBride, Leap, Jackson
  11. Some Say I'm Running - Martina McBride, Bourgeois, Brent
  12. Here in My Heart - Martina McBride, Borders, Gayla
  13. One Day You Will - Martina McBride, Leigh, Richard
  14. Valentine - Martina McBride, Brickman, Jim

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User Reviews

Average user review: 5.0 (92 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteMy favorite Martina album!Quote
I really love this cd, especially the song "A Broken Wing." There is also the opening gem I am Little But Loud. April 26, 2007

rating: 5 QuoteHer best....Quote
In response to the "It's Martina" review from Sam, the beginning and end of this CD was not done by her kids. It was Martina at a very young age.

I always thought that this album was her best. Each of her albums obviously has some great songs, but for me, Evolution was the album that made me the Martina fan that I am. November 12, 2005

rating: 3 QuoteIt's Martina!Quote
I only found a couple of songs that I really liked.

Did not like the beginning and end of the CD at all. Must be her kids.

Her last CD was much better. October 16, 2005

rating: 5 QuotePossibly The BestQuote
I'm a big martina fan. i dont have all her albums, but i do have a decent collection. i think she has an incredible voice, and seems to always find the greatest songs to match it.

This album, in my opinion, is likely her greatest original release. there is not one song that i don't like. and aside from her greatest hits (which i love cuz it has most of my faves), this would be my fave. a very powerful album vocally and lyrically.

i definetly strongly recommend adding this one to your collection. January 13, 2005

rating: 5 QuoteMartina Is AwesomeQuote
I happen to love this CD, songs like "Keeping My Distance". "I Don't Want To See You Again" and "Broken Wing" are country classics. There is simply not a bad song on it. Martina is music for ADULTS, who love a beautiful singer with intelligent lyrics. I happen to think that this is a better CD then "Greatest Hits", and her other material. It has taken me awhile to get into Martina (She is NOT Shania, or Patty Loveless (Let alone Sherrie Austin)). But she is an excellent singer, and this CD is highly recommended. December 1, 2004

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