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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
pure artistry - my favorite Trisha release Jul 26, 1998
Trisha's follow-up to her self-titled debut release remains my favorite Trisha release to date. Trisha Yearwood is simply unsurpassed as a narrative singer. I've read that Trisha went through a divorce during the making of this album and much of this material -- all excellent songs -- certainly reflects that. But the voice is totally vulnerable, beautiful, and undeniable. My favorite cuts, "Walkaway Joe" and "Down on My Knees", are simply drop-dead gorgeous masterpieces. She also flexes some blues chops to great effect. Again, she's joined by stellar talent -- Garth Brooks, Vince Gill and Don Henley. On "For Reasons I've Forgotten" she is magically paired with Raul Malo of the Mavericks -- he appears frequently in her subsequent releases. The closer, "Hearts in Armor", another duet with Don Henley, evokes Linda Ronstadt at her best. If you like Trisha, you must have this album.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Hearts in Armor! Oct 17, 2001
By Robert Vallecillo
"bongoboy"
With harmony vocals that feature Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Garth Brooks, Raul Malo, and Don Henley, HEARTS IN ARMOR features a delectable serving of country sounds. Emmylou Harris contributes to the writing credits of one of the highlights of the CD; "Woman Walk The Line" is as traditional as it gets, featuring fiddle, mandolin, and steel guitars. "For Reasons I've Forgotten" (written by Jamie O'Hara) and You Don't Have To Move That Mountain" (written by Keith Whitley) are also songs beautifully done by the crystal voiced Yearwood.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
One Of the Best Jan 22, 2003
CDNOW listed Hearts in Armor as one of its picks for "Best of Genre" and I have to agree. This album is packed with winners and focuses on Trisha's brilliant interpretative skills.While the hits "Walkaway Joe" and "Wrong Side of Memphis" were undeniably strong, I think other tracks on the album best showcase Yearwood. "Down On My Knees" is one of those rare cuts that combines great vocals, minimal production and excellent instumentation, and a beautifully written song. And I love the energy and sass she injects into "You Say You Will." I think the most affecting track for me on this album is the title track. It's so stark, pure, and beautifully rendered that it best captures Trisha's abilities. Hearts in Armor is arguably the srongest album Trisha's done (it's in a close running with Real Live Woman on that one), and definitely raised the stakes on her career.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
"I can face any wind no matter how hard it blows" Jan 25, 2004
By A.J. Lenrope
"oneofone"
This recording goes to the very heart of what it means to be human, to be frail, to be mistaken, and yes, to be heartbroken. Yeah, that sounds like a lot to swallow at one sitting ... if we just "had that chance again." This is a marvelous recording, a great moment in time for Yearwood and her talented collaborators in memorable music. Please note, this sort of thing just doesn't happen very often. Think about it: "The Wrong Side of Memphis," "Walkaway Joe," "Woman Walk the Line," "Down on My Knees" (good god yes!), "Hearts in Armor," and everything else, including "You Say You Will." This music is timeless, if your heart is open. Yearwood reaches into dark, fearful, but wondrous depths that no deep cavern has ever dreamed. ("Begging you please, don't take your love from me.") If you've ever wondered why Yearwood is held in such high regard as a talented artist, then listen to this recording carefully. You'll figure it out....("I've come far enough to know, love's worth not letting go of.")
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Could she turn me into a country fan? Sep 11, 2001
By Sandy
When I picked up "Thinkin' of you" from a low price section in my local record store, I had never heard of Trisha Yearwood. I was very surprised when I found out I just listened to a country singer and loved it! I decided to dig her discography further. I think Trisha got me with her ballads. She sings them in such an emotional but never vulgar way (in opposition to Faith Hill on "Breathe" for example). Ballads are what this album offers with profusion: "The woman before me" (I guess every woman has that mothering tendency), "When goodbye was a word", "Walkaway Joe", "Down on my knees", "Woman walk the line" (a bitter song about being a woman and lonely), "Like we never had a broken heart" (a very tender one), "Fools like me" (one of my favorites with its blues touch), "Nearest distant shores", "Lonesome love" and the title track, no less. For some people it might be too laid back, for me it is perfect. "You don't have to move that mountain", "Wrong side of Memphis", "She's in love with the boy" (very cute song, too naive really) and "That's what I like about you" are more upbeat. Those songs keep me going, and I could take the habit of having country playing in my car while driving long distances. "Hearts in armor" is not, according to my taste, her best album. I was not captivated by this one the way i have been by "Thinkin' of you" and I prefer her later material. I would not skip it either from any Trisha Yearwood collection. If it is not her best, it remains a very good one.
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