Search - Martina McBride :: Shine

I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS ALBUM !!!

Matthew G. Sherwin | last seen screaming at Amazon customer service | 04/07/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Shine by Martina McBride features Martina in her natural element, singing her heart out on these ballads and never faltering--not one inch! Martina McBride is clearly one of the best female country singers we have these days; and this CD proves it. The quality of the sound is excellent and that artwork is beautiful.



"Wrong Baby Wrong Baby Wrong" has some stunning key changes to make this ballad a very strong beginning for this album. The song encourages a woman who has lost her man to pick up the pieces and move on so that she can find another man--terrific! Martina never sounded better; and her excellent diction bolsters her performance all the more. I love to hear Martina sing songs as good as this. "Wrong Baby Wrong Baby Wrong" is easily a highlight of this album; and listen also for ""I Just Call You Mine." "I Just Call You Mine" slows down the tempo a bit and Martina sings this with all her heart and soul. I'm impressed! The guitars work wonders for this ballad; but wisely the music never steals the show from Martina--she remains squarely front and center, right where she belongs!



"Sunny Side Up" has a catchy melody to it that really gets my feet tapping to the beat; what a number this is! "Sunny Side Up," with its lyrics about a woman who's enjoying life, has Martina singing this to perfection--and beyond! She truly gives blood to make numbers like "Sunny Side Up" very special. In addition, "Walk Away" delves into a woman's feelings when a love affair is over; and this is all very well done.



"What Do I Have To Do" has a lush musical arrangement that uses the guitar and percussion very well; Martina McBride performs this with panache. "What Do I Have To Do" is also a major highlight of this CD; and I also enjoy hearing Martina sing "Don't Cost A Dime." "Don't Cost A Dime," to my mind, is a perfect example of high quality control country music; and Martina shows yet again she's got the chops to sing it, too. It's also a great song about how true love can get people through the toughest of times.



"Ride" deserves the attention it receives; and just one listen will tell you why. "Ride" shines brighter than silver and gold put together when Martina McBride delivers this with all the style of the rather accomplished artist that she is. "You're Not Leaving Me" has quite a catchy beat as Martina belts this out; and the album ends so very well with Martina McBride performing "Lies." "Lies" explores a woman's feelings after her man has left her; this ballad moves me with its natural beauty and that's grand. "Lies" makes a strong ending for this CD; and it will leave you wanting more.



Martina McBride hasn't earned her incredible reputation for nothing. She deserves all the praise she gets and then some! This is a fine album for Martina's fans; and anyone who appreciates fine country music will want this CD in their music collection.



Great job, Martina! Thank you!

"

Great Artist.

T. Rodriquez | Texas | 10/17/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Martina is such a great performer. I was fortunate enough to have been at her taping for the Oprah Winfrey show on 10-12-09 at the State Fair of Texas and she was so friendly to the crowd and during the practice run and the actual taping she was GREAT. Her voice is so on point that you would think you were listening to a CD quality track but it was actually a live performance. Two big thumbs up to Martina and her talent."