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4.0 out of 5 stars
Just As Strong As Volume One, December 10, 2001
This review is from: Clint Black - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)
Clint Black has released just two albums (D'lectrified, Nothin' But The Taillights) since his first Greatest Hits came out in 1996. His preoccupation with his recently born daughter, however, coupled with his insistence on writing his own material, make this second volume of hits - including four new tracks - his most practical output at this time. Black's recent hits include some first-rate duets with Martina McBride (the haunting "Still Holdin' On"), Steve Wariner (the jazzy "Been There") and wife Lisa Hartman Black (the pretty "When I Said I Do") as well as solo efforts that are both rip-roaring ("Nothin'But The Taillights") and touching ("Something That We Do"). The older singles found here, like the catchy "When My Ship Comes In" and the soulful "Nobody's Home" (Black's most witty lyrics to date), are just as good and could have been included on the first Greatest Hits. The new tracks include another duet with wife Lisa on "Easy For Me To Say." Like "When I Said I Do," it is a simple but moving tale of devotion (a fresh thematic approach would be appreciated on future duets). His bluesy rendition of "Put Yourself In My Place" continues another recent Black trend: reworking prior hits. It is great but unnecessary (the original was great too). "Little Pearl/Lilly's Lullaby" offers a precious tribute to his new daughter while the country rocker "Money Or Love" gives an old theme some fresh life with the most lively playing on the disc. Still unanthologized after two volumes are the lush "Loving Blind" and the haunting "Where Are You Now" from 1990's Put Yourself In My Place as well as the Merle Haggard collaboration "Untanglin' My Mind" from 1994's One Emotion. Surely they will make it onto Black's inevitable third volume of hits
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can't stop listening, December 20, 2001
This review is from: Clint Black - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)
I bought this new Clint Black Greatest Hits 2 cd and this has been in my cd player for 2 weeks straight and have not listened to anything else since then it is so great. Songs go all the way back to Killin Time which I like that he did that it keeps those other older albums that he did still alive and sales up. If you don't have this yet and are a Clint Black fan or just anybody who appreciates crafty songwriting and great country music you will love this. Also another thing popping up on these greatest hit cds are new songs I say the creme of the crop is Easy for me to say that is with his nice looking wife Lisa. I love this cd you will not be dissapointed with any of the tracks. If you are fustrated with bad music that has been coming out lately with bad lyrics and awful sound Clint Black's new album is the answer to all of that.Clint Black is one of the better artists in today's country music scene his look is right for country and does not really change up his sound terribly like some artists in Nashville do. Also this album is not getting the recognition it deserves. country magazines and reviewers are just calling it average it's really good though don't listen to those magazines they praise albums that usually sound bland and hurt good ones like this
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clint II, March 14, 2002
This review is from: Clint Black - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (Audio CD)
Clint Black's latest Greatest hits compilation GREATEST HITS II picks off where 1996's THE GREATEST HITS left off. Now you might think that its too soon for a new compilation, but between 1996-2001 Clint had two albums, 1997's NOTHIN BUT THE TAILLIGHTS and 1999's D'LECTRIFIED. Both albums spawned some substantial hits, which appear here, as well as some older songs. As well there are 4 new songs, which make this a worthwhile collection to own! "Easy For Me To Say" is a new duet with his wife Lisa Hartman Black, which follows in the same vein as their first duet "When I Said I Do" (which also appears on this CD). Lisa and Clint compliment each other well on both songs, their voices are well suited for each other. "Money or Love" is an upbeat song which has failed to make an impact on country radio, but its a great song about money and love, really fiesty in a way and overall just a great song. "Little Pearl and Lily's Lullaby" is a sweet song dedicated to their children. As well there is a new blues version of Clint's past song "Put Yourself In My Shoes". The hits that appear on here include "Nothin But The Taillights", "Something That We Do", "Still Holdin On" (duet with Martina McBride, excellent song!), "Been There" (with Steve Wariner), "One Emotion", "When My Ship Comes In" and many more. No fan will want to do without this wonderful collection!
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