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19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Martina Continues to Amaze! Oct 24, 2003
Martina McBride has done it again! Her style and impressive vocal talent shines through on this CD. This album contains a strong collection of songs that will tug at your heartstrings and make you feel good all at the same time! The opening song "So Magical" is an upbeat, fun song that reminds us how to find the beauty and magic in daily life. Other upbeat "fun" songs are "This One's for the Girls" and "Wearin' White" - a true fun, country song that will make you smile (with Vince Gill's background harmonies making it all the better)! Martina's vocals soar on the powerful ballad "How Far", "City of Love" and the incredible live version of "Over the Rainbow" that will give you chills. The incredibly touching "In My Daughter's Eyes" (to be the second single) will bring tears to your eyes. "God's Will" is about a crippled boy who teaches us the meaning of selflessness, love and hope (it's a little long - at almost 6 minutes with a long instrumental ending) but the lyrics will absolutely touch your heart. Martina even mixes it up a bit by including the bluegrass/gospel-ish tune "Reluctant Daughter". I could go on about how each and every song will touch a certain emotion. It's just an incredibly well done and uplifting album - and Martina's vocal talent is unparalleled!! The version with the bonus track "Show Me" is only available at WalMart but it's a fantastic song and well worth a trip to WalMart to get that version. Enjoy "Martina" - it is a must have!!
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Simply The Best Dec 23, 2003
By Sara Gunn
Martina McBride is back and better than ever. The greatest singer in country music---scratch that, the greatest singer in all of popular music---has delivered once again."Martina" is a fantastic collection of songs sung with beauty and power and grace. It is almost impossible for me to even begin to think of choosing a favorite song, because I love each and every one of this cd's twelve tracks, but "So Magical" is just a perfect upbeat summer song, "In My Daughter's Eyes" is an incredibly moving ballad and "God's Will" sends shivers through me. Not to mention "This One's For The Girls" and "She's A Butterfly" which make me feel so happy and so sexy at the same time! And to be honest, I never cared for the song "Over The Rainbow" all that much until I heard Martina sing it. Now it's one of my favorites! Martina's performance is breathtaking on every track as she brings true emotion, gravity, dignity and decency to the ballads and a fun, joyous and sexy spirit to the more uptempo songs. Each and every song features a powerful vocal performance. Martina always gives us her all and that is always more than anyone else can give us. I fully expect this cd to be nominated for multiple awards and win all of them! If you haven't bought it yet, do so quickly! Go ahead, treat yourself, you deserve it!
24 of 28 found the following review helpful:
Smooth and Creamy Feb 10, 2004
By Amanda Richards
I have been listening to a wide mix of music lately, from Nickelback to Outkast, from Clay Aiken to Evanescence, from Matchbox Twenty to Thalia, Beyonce, Train, No Doubt and Westlife. These are all excellent performers, but the "feel-good" girl among the current "IT" entertainers is unquestionably Martina Mcbride. The album contains a collection of cotton candy sweet, touching and moving material, which can chase the darkest gloom from a cloudy day. She may be guilty on a few songs of putting in so much effort that she almost screams (reminiscent of Heart songs like "Alone"), but the majority showcase her smooth creamy delivery to the max. A refreshing break from the frenetic and dark side of music.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
MORE THAN WORTH THE WAIT!!! Oct 05, 2003
By Kelli J. Morales
"kelli"
It's been a long time since we've had new music from Martina but once again, it's been worth the wait!!!! This cd is great from start to finish. I love that she included "Reluctant Daughter", a definite bluegrass song and "Wearing White", a definite two stepper. With "How Far", "When You Love Me" and her live performance of "Over the Rainbow" (thanks for including this one by the way), Martina proves that her vocal talent is second to none. With "God's Will" she takes your breath away with her interpretive ability and her emotion. She puts everything into every song. Martina is truly one of the top 3 or 4 singers on the planet and the kicker is, she just keeps getting better. This cd is a must have for any music fan and will satisfy the traditional and modern country fans. Martina has always stuck to her guns and remained true to herself in her life and in her music and I for one, am glad she did. She's a class act and an amazing talent.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
STILL THE SOPRANO SONGBIRD OF THE COUNTRY WORLD Oct 31, 2003
Being a fan of Martina, I had to buy this cd. As with every cd I buy, I never assume that it will be great, much less good. But much to my chagrin, the self titled MARTINA is great.
Her vocal work is great as always and the selection of songs was good.
The song SO MAGICAL is typical Martina: bouncy, fun, very country and lovable. SHE'S A BUTTERFLY is a beautiful ballad that reminds me of one of my favorite Martina songs (Broken Wing). CITY OF LOVE (the stand out song) is another one of those typical Martina songs: so country. THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS is a joyous proclamation of women and thier gifts, trials, failures and successes. WEARING WHITE is another hill billy country song for Martina. She does wrangle in two pop-esque type country songs. WHEN YOU LOVE ME & LEARNING TO FALL could very well be heard on the pop stations. But thanks to her vocal range and the instruments used; it stays country. To close out the cd she includes a live version of OVER THE RAINBOW. She raises this song to a level that no one can surpass. Her voice is just grand. God gave her a wonderful gift and I am glad she shares it with all of us.
I have never had a disappointing cd from Martina and she comes through again with her self titled one.
For anyone who loves country music, this is a must have. For anyone who loves female country stars, this is a must have. And if you are a Martina McBride fan...I don't think I need to say it. ENJOY!
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