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15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
NEW SONGS WORTH THE PRICE OF THE CD...... Sep 19, 2001
By Kelli J. Morales
"kelli"
To say that Martina McBride has an amazing voice is a gross understatement. I can't find the words to describe Martina's vocal ability except to say that it is second to none. This cd contains 13 of her greatest hits including 4 #1's, 1 song that she always thought should be a single and 4 new songs. Those 4 new songs are as good as anything she's ever done and that's saying something. "Where Would You Be", in my opinion, is her best vocal performance to date, "Concrete Angel" proves that she can perform a song without belting it out and still convey the feeling, this is one of the saddest songs i've ever heard and Martina conveys that message beautifully, "Blessed" is a great song and Martina does a great job. I've heard her say that this song could have been written just for her about her life and "When God Fearin Women Get the Blues" is fun and sassy with alot of what I like to call "Martina Attitude" and it proves that Martina belongs in the country genre. The 4 new songs alone are worth the price of the cd and the fact that Martina is donating a portion of the first month's sales to the disaster relief effort proves that her heart is as big as her voice. Thank you Martina for being the class act that you are. I am proud to be a fan.
19 of 22 found the following review helpful:
Martina McBride is the Queen of Modern Country Music! Aug 09, 2002
Martina sings both happy and social issue songs equally excellent. She shoots the best videos and chooses the best songs to sing. She recently released her first Greatest Hits album and this is how I rate each song."My Baby Loves Me": good... a very sweet and happy song. (5 stars) "Life #9": great... an up-tempo song, full of country dancing and two-stepping. (5 stars) "Independence Day": Martina's career hit... an excellent song against domestic violence and can be used for patriotic purposes. (5 stars) "Strangers": I love this song... but I am sad Martina never released it as a single. However, I'm glad she included it in this collection. (5 stars) "Safe in the Arms of Love": a very cool sounding record, the background vocals are amazing, Martina's voice rules and it really is "pure ear candy." "Wild Angels": nice... Martina's first #1 song and an overall very happy song. Just like a cartoon. (5 stars) "Valentine": a love ballad well sung by Martina, perfect for all weddings. She duets this song with guest artist, pianist, Jim Brickman. (5 stars) "Broken Wing": what a beautiful song... I love how Martina holds the last note 'fly' for 12 seconds!!! (5 stars) "Happy Girl": another up-tempo song, has real nice melody, shows the 'happy side' of Martina. (5 stars) "Wrong Again": I love this... it has a different chorus every time, nice background vocals, an overall a strong vocal performance by Martina. (5 stars) "Whatever You Say": wow... I still remember the vocal performance Martina did on the 1999 ACM awards of this song and I am blown away. I am in awe of such determination. (5 stars) "I Love You": very cool song, found on the 'Runaway Bride' soundtrack and to this day, Martina's most successful single, spent 5 consecutive weeks at the #1 spot in Country charts. (5 stars) "Love's the Only House": wow... this powerhouse song shows the mature, humanizing side of Martina. It makes you want to do something for your fellow humans. Full of very positive messages. (5 stars) "There You Are": sung really low and soft in this recording. However, if you see Martina in concert, this song is a very powerful 5 star performance. (4 stars) "When God-Fearin' Woman Get the Blues": a very cool up-tempo song, and drop dead hilarious... against cheating, and traditional instruments such as dobro and fiddle are included. (5 stars) "Where Would You Be": my all-time favorite song by a female vocalist!!! Amazing and breathtaking! I love the raw emotions it has and its sincerity. Proves that Martina is the best soprano she can be. (6 stars!!!!) "Concrete Angel": a very sad song about child abuse. Martina makes you want to do something and help today's children about this. May radio stations never stop playing this! (5 stars) "Blessed": very good song about Martina's life being 'blessed.' Has very cool background vocals, by Carolyn Dawn Johnson, and a cool music video. (5 stars) Overall Rating of the Album: 5 STARS!!!!!!!! (5 = BEST) Rush out and buy this album!!!
22 of 26 found the following review helpful:
The little lady with the BIG voice! Dec 16, 2001
By K. Stuckey
"kateling"
Martina's songs speak volumes and this CD is truly a must-have. It is everything a greatest hits record should be - all of her biggest hits (where is "It's my Time"???) neatly packaged, along with a handful of new songs. Martina and producer Paul Worley offer cut-by-cut comments as well.
The new material is just incredible! "Blessed" (written by Troy Verges), reunites Martina with former backup singer Carolyn Dawn Johnson, who just 'makes' the track. The CD version of "God Fearin' Women" is longer than most radio stations played and well worth the price of the CD for the intro. "Concrete Angel" is the story of a little girl lost and is akin to John Michael Montgomery's "The Little Girl". "Where Would You Be" is a Martina trademark song, wondering about love, but in a way that real women do.
The already released material is all great, Martina's powerful breakout hit "Independence Day", the somewhat trite "I Love You", my favorite "Wild Angels" and "Love's the Only House". Martina truly has one of the best voices in country music right now, as evidenced in "Broken Wing", it is so real it will give you chills!
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
COUNTRY WITH SOUL Feb 14, 2003
By philphila
"philphila"
Take Linda Ronstadt's clear, strong, perfect voice ... stir in Dolly Parton's authenticity and social awareness ... add a dash of Melissa Etheridge's big, arena-ready sound ... and you'll probably get something very close to Martina McBride. I suppose it's debatable whether Martina McBride is "one of the world's best singers," as her producer Paul Worley gushes in the liner notes of this CD. You won't get any arguments from me, however. McBride is an unusually strong vocalist, regardless of genre. Her voice is unwavering and her phrasing is absolutely impeccable. Straddling the line between pop and country, her performances always ring true whether it's the soaring, rock-flavored "Safe in the Arms of Love," the down-home raveup "When God Fearin' Women Get the Blues," or the hushed heartbreaker, "Concrete Angel." As this CD proves, McBride's material has been magnificent throughout her career. Even the early tracks sound great. It's nice to have a CD with songs that actually say something, too. Sure, there are several love songs, but you'll also find social commentary here and there ("Independence Day," "Concrete Angel") that bites without being heavy-handed. In fact, there isn't a dud here, and when's the last time you could say that about a CD containing 19 tracks? This is country-pop of the highest caliber. Recent Faith Hill converts would do well to pick up this CD.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Karen's review of Martina McBride's Greatest Hits Jan 30, 2003
By Karen James
Until recently I haven't been that big of a country fan. I liked Shania and Faith, and that was about it. So I turn on CMT and GAC to catch their videos and I see some of Martina's videos, like "Concrete Angel", "Blessed", "Independence Day" and "Love's The Only House". Last November, I watched CMT's Top 40 Countdown of Females in country. They showed clips of Martina's videos such as "A Broken Wing" and "Whatever You Say". I was very impressed with her vocally. And I thought she really should have been higher than No. 25 This month I finally got around to buying her hits collection. It's the first time I've ever bought a greatests hits by someone I've never owned a album of. All the songs I'd heard and loved by her was on it. I love the nice ballads such as "There You Are", "Wrong Again" and "Where Would You Be". "Safe In The Arms Of Love" is another fave. So is "When God-Fearin' Women Get The Blues." This song has finally gotten me to appreciate the traditional country sound. The happy songs "Happy Girl" and "Blessed are great." I love the 'issue songs' "Indepedence Day", "Concrete Angel" "Love's The Only House" and "A Broken Wing" which is probably my fave song. A country song with a lot of soul. I love it! And now I'm gonna go out and buy all her albums.
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