Amazon.co.uk Review: The major-label debut from this Texas trio proves their instrumental abilities, blending more traditional twang with slow melodic blues, foot-tapping rockabilly, and bluegrass-inspired pop harmonies. From the opener, "I Can Love You Better", the Chicks let their love of music and genuine joy shine through while the energy on this album reminds one of Carlene Carter. Solid musicianship, top-notch vocal performances, and infectious pop hooks make this a stellar project. --Paula Ghergia
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Rating: - "Play that geeetar Tommy!"
Introducing us to their rhythmic and melodious country/rock style, and their infectiously candid and assertive manner that would later get them rather unfairly into political hot water, the feisty Dallas trio's first mainstream album is a fantastic example of country music that has been made accessible to a wider audience.
The Chicks are entertaining, they sound as if they really had a lot of fun making this album, and their performances are full of spirit and energy - they're a joy ... Read More
Rating: - Fantastic
This is the first of four classic albums by an amazing band. I only heard of the Dixie chicks by word of mouth, I'm so glad I know about them because the have made some of the greatest songs of all time.
You cant put into words how great these girls are, you just gotta give it a try and you will not regret it. I bet you would also buy their later albums.
Every song is without fault, just classic country rock.
I've had this cd for years now and I still listen to it, its something ... Read More
Rating: - Country Bliss
This album is truly OUTSTANDING! The songs her the best of traditional country music. The singing is angelic and the songs are so tasteful and well written.
The album starts with the wonderful "I Can Love You Better", this is country perfection and can compete so easily with some of the biggest country legends.
"Wide Open Spaces" is beautiful, the best song on the album and the voice is so heartwarming and soft it just melts you away. "Theres Your Trouble" is slightly more upbeat and ... Read More
Rating: - Quality album that catapulted Chicks to superstardom
This was actually the fourth album by the Dixie Chicks, but the first on a major label and it was also the first since Natalie joined the group. It features many great tracks, including covers of songs previously recorded by Elvis Presley (Loving arms), Marie McKee (Am I the only one who's ever felt this way) and Bonnie Raitt (Give it up or let me go). All those covers are quite impressive, given the distinctive Dixie Chicks treatment. However, it is the original songs that really are outstanding.
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Rating: - Best country album ever!
This is definetly the best country music album you can get. It sounds much more modern than a lot of other country music you hear and every song is beautiful. It didn't suprise me to find out recently that this album got into the record books for being the best selling country album of all time, selling something like 20 million. Buy it and even people who think they hate country music, listen to it and you'd probably change your opinion of it.
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