Customer Reviews

Right in the Middle of It

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This was the second of five albums that Chely recorded for Polydor and MCA before they parted company. It was her fourth, Single white female, that gave her recognition but this album, though not quite up to that standard, is brilliant in its own way. It also sounds more traditional than Single white female, although it still has a contemporary feel to it.

Most of the songs are upbeat, including the ballads. None of the songs are well known, though it is possible that you might know What I've learned from loving you - it is a cover of a Lynn Anderson song from 1983 that Kenny Rogers also covered for his album, We've got tonight. Actually, it seems an odd choice of song for brown-eyed Chely. Hearing her sing about her eyes turning a deeper shade of blue doesn't sound quite right. Nevertheless, she sings the song superbly. Heart shaped world is NOT the same song that Jessica Andrews recorded. Tracy Byrd co-wrote It's not too late, but I can't find it on any of his albums.

Following the commercial failure of this album, Chely moved from Polydor to the parent MCA and also changed producers. It proved to be the right move but this is a fine album that deserves to be heard.

This CD was given to me by my sister and brother-in-law when it first came out. I had no idea who Chely Wright was at the time, but she quickly became my favorite singer with this album. I love the variety of sounds in all of her music. On this CD, there are songs that make me cry, as well as songs that make me laugh (I love Alligator Purse). Chely Wright has a voice that is strong enough to carry itself through both the fast and fun songs, as well as the sweet and sentimental selections. I am a writer, and therefore pay particular attention to the lyrics of a song. I noticed right away that the songwriters used for this album are the best (I know that Chely has written many of her own songs, but I'm unsure as to how many on this CD). Each song included in this album is there for a very good reason: it is a hit!

A fabulous cd. Chely's unique voice is featured on this, her best album. This cd offers a wide variety of country styles ranging from blues to toe stompin traditional, to rockin' country. My favorate piece is the blues sounding,"What I Learned From Loving You."

This CD is awesome! Not only does it have the most up to date country music on it, but it does it without forgetting the classic sound of country. This CD is a must for any country music lover!!!!

This is definitely one of my favorite Chely Wright albums.Every song on here is a real gem!!
With a great traditional yet commercial 90's sound and her beautiful country voice,you simply can't go wrong with this.
From her great uptempos like Heart Shaped World,Right In The Middle Of It and the extremely catchy Alligator Purse.
But with Chely's voice she always shines the most on the ballads,like the beautiful Love That We Lost,The Love He Left Behind,The Other Woman and the great It's Not Too Late.
I can't recommend this album enough.It's simply fantastic and definitely one of her best....

This is a good country/poppish album from Chely WRight. An enjoyable listen. Light-hearted and winsome tunes alternate wiht more soulful songs. Pleasant and fun to listen to; nothing really outstanding.

If you like Chely Wright then this is a good purchase for you. I have all of her CD's and needed this one to complete my collection.

Buy used and as cheap as possible
If you are a member of the Chely cult you may like this album.

But for the rest of us who expect more you will be disappointed.
Not Chely Wrights best work.

Not good at all clearly a step down for Chely Wright from her first album.

i love the video and chely shes hot lookin and great singer would like to see in person in ft myers thanks,ron mikell