| Carrie's debut is just as expected-a country set that has some
pop sensibilities. The emphasis is on some because for the most
part, this album will appeal to those who loved Carrie on American
Idol as well as those who love a good country album. The pop sensibility
comes with such a track as the excellent "Some Hearts"
which features driving guitars, slick production and Carrie rising
to a high E.
On her opening track "Wasted", as with ever American
Idol album, Carrie's grabs the audience's attention with a well
written selection that shows off Carrie's pure upper register.
That is followed by an incredibly country influenced "Don't
Forget to Remember Me". Nonetheless, that is where "Some
Hearts" and the touching first single "Jesus Take
The Wheel," which is made of a stunning piano, string,
and electric guitar driven arrangement, throw the album back
into full swing. Other notable highlights from SOME HEARTS include
"Before He Cheats" which uses a bluesy production.
Selections "Whenever Your Remember" and "IAin't
in Chocatoe No More" also steal the show. There are some
other tracks of less notability, yet it is important to note
that this album is consistent for the most part lending many
great tracks besides the major ones such as "We're Young
and Beautiful" and "Starts with Goodbye". |
