Jennifer C. (Ukinko) from AZLE, TX Reviewed on 5/26/2009...
I like Cris Rice but I found this CD very boring.
CD Reviews
One of Chris Rice's Better Albums
Ken Lim | 07/25/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The opening track, "So Much For My Sad Song", is typical Chris Rice happy-go-lucky music, starting off the album in a familiar way. The next one, the title track, is one of the strongest songs on the album despite the minute of filler at the end.
"Love Is Gonna Break Through" is another thoughtful piano ballad from Mr. Rice. My personal favorite from the album is "You Don't Have To Yell," a great lyrical song about not having to be the loudest in order to be meaningful and heard. The next two songs are decent, though "Lemonade" already appeared on his previous album.
"Let The Words Escape" is a standout ballad and definitely a memorable song. Another notable song is the classic Chris Rice hymn-like "Tell Me The Story Again." The one knock on this album (and Christian music artists in general) is the lack of musical evolution and originality. Rice's sound has not changed at all from his early works, which will at least please those who want something familiar. This album, however, is still above average and one of Chris' better albums.
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Great CD
T. Johansen | MN, USA | 07/23/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this cd, well, actually I just ordered it through his site and got the code to listen to it online (until I actually get it in person).
Like he say's, it's not quite the "traditional rice" but is great anyways. My favorite song is the first song, "so much for a sad song".
If you enjoyed Amusing, you will most likely enjoy this album.
*****NOTE TO CHRIS RICE***** >>>> Keep the albums coming, Love them...
Peace,
Travis"
A Great New Talent Is on the Rise
Scott Michaels | Ipswich, MA (USA) | 07/22/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you love excellent harmonies and melodies, a clean fresh voice, and soft rock/adult contemporary music, as I do, you will absolutely love this CD. As one of the songs on this CD suggests, "You Don't Have To Yell," and believe me he doesn't. Simply the best CD that I have heard in about 20 years. I still love to hear the bouncy harmony and clean melody and voice in "Lemonade."
If you like this CD, and would like a female version with a similar style, check out the artist named "Jem", the CD titled "Finally Woken," and the song, "Wish I" (#7 on the CD.)
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I almost hate to admit it...
AJ | 08/08/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"but I like this cd even less than Amusing. This new sound of Mr Rice's just doesn't seem to fit him. I like a few of the songs here, but the lyrics and music overall are not as inspiring as on his previous efforts. I'd actually rather listen to Amusing, as some of the songs there are more reflective of the Chris Rice I know and love. And I highly recommend any of his projects prior to Amusing. There are two songs missing from Amazon's track list for this cd...#12 Kids Again and #13 Baby Take Your Bow. I guess my favorite tracks are Pardon My Dust (Love it, love it, love it) and What a Heart is Beating For."
Another can't miss by Chris!
M. E. Haight | 07/20/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Wow! Chris always has something new to share with his fellow travelers. Just when you start thinking there aren't any new ways to express certain thoughts Chris comes out with fresh ideas and original angles on the universal themes of hope, faith and love.
Great words and music that are out of the box original. Great CD!