Back to Love

Beth Nielsen Chapman (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 25, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bnc Records
• ASIN: B003H0ZHN0
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,410 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

American singer-songwriter, Beth Nielsen Chapman is mostly known for her numerous hits recorded by country and pop music performers including Faith Hill, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood, Neil Diamond, Patty Griffin and Emmylou Harris, to name but a few. Her brand new album 'Back to Love' features 11 stunning new compositions. And brings the acclaimed singer/songwriter full circle, back to the soul-deep songwriting style that made her famous and provided big hits for herself others. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Could Ms BNC be in love?, May 25, 2010

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William Merrill "eclecticist" (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back to Love (Audio CD)

I just love the way Ms Nielsen Chapman sings. There -- I got the "love" in right off the bat. This album is all about LOVE, with three songs in a row featuring the following titles: "How We Love," "I Need You Love," and "More Than Love." And that's only 3 of 5 songs with love in the title, plus the album title. No problem with that; just an observation.

Back to Beth's singing. She just has a marvel of a voice that's at once strong and assured as well as sweet and lovely. (Oops, "love" crept in there again.) Her voice reminds me of Jennifer Warnes', which is great since Ms Warnes is also one of my favorite singers. While Beth has probably gotten more fame as a songwriter than for singing her own material, the Back To Love album shows that she deserves wide acclaim on her own too. For me, the very best tunes are some slow ballads such as "How We Love" and "I'll Give My Heart." Those songs alone are worth the price of admission, but "Even As It All Goes By" and "Peace" (co-written with Michael McDonald!) are pretty swell too.

The musicians accompanying Ms N-C on Back to Love are a solid group of studio vets, and she produced the album superbly herself. The result is a warm yet balanced sound that suits the songs very well. In sum, this is yet another really good record from this artist. My only frustration was with the fact that it came out in the UK several months ahead of its US release. Shame on those responsible over here!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this one, April 10, 2010

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Susanne Mcmanus - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back to Love (Audio CD)

Beth Nielsen Chapman has been a strong musical influence for me since her very first CD almost 20 years ago. Back to love is her very own unique celebration of who she is in every way. Having met Beth right before her CD released, I learned for myself why her music was such an influence. If you appreciate great songwriting, acoustics, and piano, you will be celebrating along with all of her loyal and faithful fans. Not only is her gift of music a celebration of song, but it also a celebration of her own life and survivorship. Don't miss this one, it will bring you joy. Thank you Beth for sharing your gift!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Lyrics, Great Singing, Too Much Scoring, May 25, 2010

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Philip F. Kessling III (Virginia Beach, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back to Love (Audio CD)

I have all of BNC's cds. I discovered "Sand and Water" at a very difficult time in my life. It was and still is my favorite cd of all time. I love music and have over 1000 cds, yet I always return to it. Heartfelt lyrics that mean so much.
"Back to Love" has great lyrics and beautiful singing but in my opinion is over produced. Too many strings, hand clapping and background orchestration. I think it takes a way from the songs. I would prefer to have the same songs with just BNC playing the guitar and the piano.