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Breathe

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What is wrong with you people? Are we that insecure that we have to categorize EVERYTHING! "Breathe" is not typical country, all I think agree, but it is awesome music filled with so much. Faith has said many times before that she has been inspired by all types of music and that all of these together have shaped her. She said that she would never go out and make a pop album but also could never make a traditional country album. Faith sings what she feels at the time she is working on the album. We cannot judge someone on how they FEEL! She is at an extremely exciting, fun, and happy time in her career and personal life. The songs show that well. Stardom could never ruin such a soulful and grounded person like Faith. She wants to sing what she wants to sing and we can't stop her or anyone else from doing it. So, why can't we just place music only under one category, MUSIC, and just enjoy it! "Breathe" is a must buy for people who want good, soulful, fun, music!

I'm sure a lot of country music fans were disappointed to see Faith
Hill take such a drastic step away from their favorite musical genre
and her own roots on her latest CD. I for one have always believed
that her voice would be ideally suited to interpret rock music (pardon
the labeling) and welcome her change in style, a gutsy move
considering the unlimited success of her first two (country)
albums. As much as i appreciated catchy tunes like "Wild
one", "Piece of my heart", "Take me as i am"
and "Let's go to Vegas" in the past, i feel this is her most
consistent and mature sounding album so far, delving less
halfheartedly into unfamiliar ground - or should i say "solid
rock" - than fellow crossover artist Shania Twain (who opted for
a more pop oriented approach, despite her pre-recording contract
origins as a melodic rock vocalist). On "Breathe" Faith once
again sings up a storm, set against a background of surprisingly bold
guitar, functional keys and piano. Fiddle and steel guitar on the
other hand are so understated that they might as well have been
omitted, thus virtually eliminating the country element. She is
supported by a host of well-known guest musicians, the ubiquitous Dan
Huff sharing production honors with one Byron Gallimore.

The two
ballads are among the highlights on this album, one of which is the
stunning title track which she performed at the Country Music Awards
ceremony and which is accompanied by a great video. The other of
course is the heartfelt "If i'm not in love". There is a
great deal of radiofriendly material on hand, such as "What's in
it for me", "Love is a sweet thing" and "The way
you love me", but any random pick would in fact make a potential
hit single. The best is saved for last, the album building up to a
climax with superb tracks like "If my heart had wings",
"That's how love moves" and tour de force "There will
come a day". Heaviest track among the 13 is "Bringing out
the Elvis" (kind of bluesy and a lot of fun), on which Faith
pulls out all the stops. Even the obligatory duet (with husband Tim
McGraw), supposedly the closest thing to a country song on the album,
contains some fierce guitar soloing.

The general public around these
parts has been very slow to pick up on Faith Hill's obvious
talents. (Let's face it, she's got star quality written all over her,
and i'm not just referring to that million dollar smile !). Except
for the country & western incrowd few people over here have ever
heard of her "It matters to me" and "Take me as i
am" albums. The overly tame "Faith" struggled in
relative obscurity, "This kiss" being a minor single
success. Shania Twain however achieved megastar status in the
Netherlands thanks to her "Come on over" album and, together
with Dutch sensation Ilse DeLange, is starting to pave the way for an
elect group of country artists such as Trisha Yearwood, LeAnn
Rimes, the Dixie Chicks and the object of this exercise. With the
release of "Breathe" and the forthcoming single of the same
name it looks like we Dutch are finally starting to catch on. Being a
fan of both rock music and Faith Hill's voice i sincerely hope she
continues on her newly chosen course.

"Breathe" is one of the best albums I've bought. It has so much variety. There's country, pop, rock, and gospel. Don't think Faith is just trying to be erased from the country scene. She's just trying to explore more material, and all the songs still have a country "feel." Here are descriptions of all the songs.

1.What's in it for me: A fun song, she shows some powerful vocals, and its definitely good for partying.5stars

2. I got my baby: Sounds like a country song with a little bit of a Motown edge. Also a fun song. (gets stuck to your head fast) 4 1/2 stars

3. Love is a sweet thing: Just some country with flair. 4stars

4. Breathe: my favorite ballad. Her voice gives you a tickle down your spine. I LOVE this song 5stars

5. This is Faith's duet with Tim. Personally, I'm not a big fan of Tim's voice, but the lyrics are very romantic. Pure country. 4stars

6. It will be me: not the best, but worth listening to. 3 1/2stars

7.The way you love me: I really like this song. Keeps you in a cheerful mood. 5stars

8.Very slow song, her vocals really show. 4stars

9. The best fast song on the album. Its so fun to sing along to.5stars baby

10.If my heart had wings: nice mid-tempo song. 4stars

11.If I should fall behind. Pretty ballad and good lyrics. 4 1/2stars

12.The way love moves: One of my favorite songs on the album. Its mid-tempo, her vocals are very powerful and after listening to it, you feel as if you've gone on another planet and back. 5stars

13.The #1 song on the album. Very meaningful lyrics and the most powerful vocals. Its a gospel song and I love any singer that's not ashamed to worship GOD. Her talent really shows on this song. 5stars

This album is really good and her voice proves that she has more talent than Shania Twain. Some songs make you want to sing along and dance, while others give you chills down your spine.

I Absoloutely love this CD. At first I thought it was okay, but different. But once I started to listen to it more, it really started to grow on me. Now I love it. I am a die hard country fan and Faith Hill fan, yes it is different from Faith's previous albums. However it has its own uniqueness. I think it just shows Faith's versitility as a musician and an artist. I think she sounds great and her voice sounds amazing. Lighten up on her for trying something different and expanding her range as an artist. "Breath" is a beautiful song, as well as "If I'm not in love with you". They are very touching and deep. The rest of the album is great, and I can listen to the whole thing strait through. GIVE IT A SECOND CHANCE! FOR FAITH!

I was counting down the days until this CD hit the stores. I knew that I would love this CD, but it exceded my expectations! I know people are saying that it's too "pop" sounding-but they have to remember that this draws more people into listening to country music. I myself was not a country music fan until I heard the song "This Kiss" by Faith Hill, now country music is all I listen to! There is such a range on how each track on this album sounds. There is something on this CD for everyone. My favorite tracks are the beautiful hit single "Breathe", the attitude song "What's In It For Me", the pop sounding song "The Way You Love Me", Bruce Springsteen's "If I Should Fall Behind", and the gospel feel good tune "There Will Come A Day". Let me just say that this is my favorite CD that I own-I don't think anything could top it! Thank you Faith for bringing me in to country music!

Another country singer gets infected with the pop virus, and the aftermath is not pretty. A good tip off that bad things are in store is the CD booklet, where the producers had to put in "sensual" photos to take a buyer's mind off the music.

In ten years of listening to country, no song has ever made me change the station as fast as Breathe. Force me to listen to this, and soon you'll be saying "I can feel you heave, washing over me." The video for it was one of the worst ever. "Gee, I'm out of ideas, Earl. Let's just wrap her naked in bedsheets and be done with it!"

Let's Make Love is simply It's Your Love reheated in the microwave, only it's since spoiled in the fridge. Bringing Out The Elvis is grimace-inducing, and her cover of Bruce Springsteen's If I Should Fall Behind is blasphemy. While I Got My Baby and The Way You Love Me sound fine, they have all the lasting effect of an icicle, especially from an emotional standpoint. Don't get me started on The Way You Love Me's nonsensical, ridiculous video.

The only consolation is that hopefully once she fully crosses over to pop, she'll pick up her second foot and takes herself out of country altogther.

Music lover from Ohio If you love music you will love this album. I am not your typical Faith fan, I just enjoy wonderful music no matter what class it is. The song Breathe is one of the most beautiful , down deep songs from the heart that I think I have ever heard. Faith has a wonderful range to where her voice may go. If you want every song the same maybe you should try rap. This album has helped to make me a Faith Hill fan.

I'll begin by saying I thought this CD was absolutely fabulous (I'm listening to it for about the 15th time since yesterday right now). I hadn't even heard of Faith Hill until "This Kiss" - I'm not really into Country. However Faith (along with Shania) have managed to cause a partial conversion.

Every single song on this album is great! My favorite has to be "The Way You Love Me" - the lyrics are a bit silly (but I like 'em fun!). There's a good mix of song types with surprisingly good results. Faith shows off her vocal talents (considerable as they are) to good effect.

All in all a great purchase - worth it at twice the price.

The one flaw I can find on this CD is perhaps... Oh who am I kidding? I think the CD is awesome! Faith Hill sings these songs with so much... I can't describe it. Emotion comes to mind, but then I remember Bringing Out The Elvis, which maybe has not so much emotion in it. However, the CD is great, and the tracks to get this for are "Breathe", "Let's Make Love", "There Will Come a Day", and pretty much any other song on the CD.

Faith and Emotions! This mix is fun, versital, moving, romantic, tender, emotional. A keeper and a great gift. "Breathe" hasn't left my cd player for a month (which is played every day). A pleasure to the ears and the heart!